Richardson v. Martin
Supreme Court of New Hampshire
The facts are sufficiently stated in the opinion of the chief justice. All questions were, by an agreement filed in the case, waived, excepting as to the right of the appellant to take the appeal, and as to the widow’s right to take as heir of her husband, John D. Martin.
1Opinion of the Court
The questions in this case arise under the will of William Plummer, who gave the income and avails of certain property to the grandchildren of his sister Deborah, or their heirs. At the decease of the testator, his sister Deborah's grandson, John D. Martin, was alive, and the appellee, Anna M. Martin, was his wife. The appellant is the executor and trustee under said Plummer's will, and it is agreed that he holds the funds in dispute as executor and not as trustee. A certain portion of this fund was income, which had accrued during the life of John D. Martin. John D. Martin left the appellee…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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