Ebey v. Adams

The only question presented by this record is, did Elmira Lewis, daughter of the testator, take a vested interest in the lands and estate of the testator, or in the proceeds thereof. If she did, it is not questioned that her interest therein passed, by her conveyances and transfers thereof, to Ebey and McLaughlin,' and her heirs would be estopped by her deeds from asserting title thereto, and it would follow that the decree of the circuit court is erroneous. If she did not take a vested interest under her father’s will, then it is clear that her children are entitled under the will, and Ebey…