Gibbs v. Alger, Smith & Co.
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Appeal from the Circuit Court of the United States for the District of Minnesota; Page Morris, Judge.. Suit by Clara J. Gibbs,, non compos mentis, by Albert L,. Gibbs, her guardian, against Alger, Smith & Co. and others. From a decree of dismissal, complainant appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
SMITH, Circuit Judge.
Reuben Whiteman owned certain lands in the counties of St. Louis and Cook, in the state of Minnesota. On March 3:, 1888, 'he died, testate. By his will he left these lands to his wife, Rebecca E. Whiteman, for life provided she did not remarry, or, in case of her remarriage, until that took place, and, upon her death or. remarriage, to his son Alonzo J. Whiteman and his daughter Clara J. Whiteman, share and share alike. The will authorized the executors to sell any of these lands, and provided that on such sale the proceeds of it should be held and invested and disposed…
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- United States v. California & Oregon Land Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1904
- American Express Co. v. MullinsSupreme Court of the United States · 1909
- Walton v. PerkinsSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1881
- Knudson v. CurleySupreme Court of Minnesota · 1883
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