Masters v. Masters

This is an appeal from a decree declaring the property No. 1814 Forest Park Avenue to be subject to a trust in favor of plaintiffs “to permit them and the survivor of them to use, occupy and enjoy the same” for their joint lives and the life of the survivor. [Italicized words not in the prayer of the bill.] Defendant, Jane Masters, is the widow of Elmo L. Masters, son of plaintiffs, Mr. and Mrs. Lee R. [and Verne M.] Masters. For brevity we shall follow the example of counsel by referring to Elmo L. Masters and his wife, defendant-appellant, as Elmo and Jane respectively, and to plaintiffs as…