Hathaway v. . Leary

William Bullock died in the County of Chowan, seized and possessed of a considerable estate, consisting of several tracts of land, slaves, and other valuable property, having made and published his last will and testament, which was duly proved by his executor, Thomas H. Leary, the defendant, who alone qualified, his wife the executrix, therein appointed jointly with him, having renounced her right to act. In the will of William Bullock is contained the following clause:

"It is my desire that all the real estate I have, shall be sold, (describing the tracts). It is my will and desire that all…