Legal Opinion

Jones v. . Jones

Supreme Court of North Carolina

Decided July 5, 1801Published

1Opinion of the Court

"I give and bequeath to my beloved daughter, Ann Jones, one (483) negro boy named Harry, and all the remainder of my property, with Dick."

After the execution of the said will, and before the death of the testatrix, the woman, Tena (bequeathed to the said William Jones) had two children, to wit: Moll and Jude. The testatrix died in the year 1871, without altering or revoking her said will. Thereupon the defendants caused the same to be duly proved, qualified as executors thereof, and took into their possession the said Moll and Jude.

Ann Jones, the plaintiff, filed her petition against the…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. John Den on Dem. Rogers v. MabeSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1833
  2. Richmond v. . VanhookSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1845
  3. Covington v. . McEntireSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1842
  4. Hurdle v. . ElliottSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1840
  5. Powell v. . CookSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1834

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