Dorlarque v. Cress

The only question presented by the several assignments of error on this record is, are the appellees, Francis Cress and Laura B,. Cress, estopped from asserting their claim to the lands in controversy ?

Absalom Cress died intestate, but, prior to his death, requested that his son James M. should have the lands in controversy; that another son should have certain other lands, and that each of his remaining children should have $1000, in lieu of their interests in these lands. After his death, the children that were of age carried out his wishes, by making the necessary conveyances, and paying…