Johnson v. Hurley
Court of Appeals of Tennessee
1Opinion of the Court
The Chancellor :
Thomas B. Johnson, by the fourth item of his will, devised cei'tain lands as follows: “I give to my son, Andrew H. Johnson, in trust for . his wife and children, the following real estate, to wit,” — describing the lands. The next item of his will proceeds thus: “Item 5th. The fee-simple title of the real estate enumerated in item 4th is intended finally to vest jointly in the legal heirs of my son Andi’ew H. He, son Andrew, is to manage, cultivate, and enjoy the same so long as he may live, and appropriate its benefits to use of his family; at his decease, should his present…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Nichols v. LevySupreme Court of the United States · 1867
- Bottoms v. CorleyTennessee Supreme Court · 1871