Union Nat. Bank of Charlotte v. Easterby
Supreme Court of North Carolina
1Opinion of the CourtDenNy, J.
The appellants argue and contend that the dissent of the widow was induced by the terms of an agreement, the performance of which is conditioned upon the dissent resulting in the vesting of the estate of F. 0. Easterby in the two sisters and brother of the testator, absolutely and in fee simple, subject only to the rights of the widow, and, therefore, such dissent was not a voluntary election on the part of the widow to take against the will of her husband as required by law in such cases.
"We do not think the agreement entered into by and between the named beneficiaries in the will of E. C.…
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