Jenks v. Jenks
Supreme Court of Rhode Island
Bill in Equity on grounds set out in opinion. Heard on demurrer to bill, and demurrer overruled.
1Opinion of the CourtDouglas, C. J.
This is a bill in equity which alleges that the complainant is the widow and sole beneficiary and legatee under the will of .William H. Jenks, deceased; that said testator left children surviving him, but that his omission to provide for them in his will was not occasioned by accident or mistake, but was intentional on his part; and that the complainant is in possession of a certain portion of said real estate situated in Rhode Island, and has been in possession of other portions, since the death of the testator, which she has conveyed away by warranty deeds.(1) The bill further represents…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Coulam v. DoullSupreme Court of the United States · 1890
3Cited by2 opinions
- Illinois State Trust Co. v. ConatyDistrict Court, D. Rhode Island · 1952
- Havens v. HavensSupreme Court of Rhode Island · 1938