Ramey v. Green
Supreme Court of Alabama
Error to the Chancery Court of Benton. Tried before the Hon. D. G. Ligón. The original bill in this case was filed in the name of Samuel Green, as administrator of William Fagan, and also Silas Fagan, and in behalf of such of the heirs and legatees of William Fagan, sen., deceased, as should see proper to make themselves complainants, against John Ramey, sen., John Ramey, jun., and Caty Fagan.
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Error to the Chancery Court of Benton. Tried before the Hon. D. G. Ligón. The original bill in this case was filed in the name of Samuel Green, as administrator of William Fagan, and also Silas Fagan, and in behalf of such of the heirs and legatees of William Fagan, sen., deceased, as should see proper to make themselves complainants, against John Ramey, sen., John Ramey, jun., and Caty Fagan. It alleges that William Fagan, sen., of the county of Morgan and State of Georgia, on the 12th day of January 1829, duly executed his last will and testament, by by which he bequeathed and devised to…
1Opinion of the CourtBargan, C. J.
William Fagan died in Morgan county, in the Slate of Georgia, having duly executed his last will and' testament, whereby he bequeathed the slaves in controversy to Caity Fagan for life, with remainder over to his children, to be divided at her death, in the manner directed by bis will. After his death, the will was regularly admitted to probate in the State of Georgia, and letters testamentary issued to Caty Fagan, who was appointed executrix. As such she received possession of the slaves, and they were afterwards removed to this State, either by her, or with her consent. Under these…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Hallett & Davis v. HallettNew York Court of Chancery · 1829
- Hill v. HillSupreme Court of Alabama · 1846
- Pritchard v. HicksNew York Court of Chancery · 1828
- Upchurch v. NorsworthySupreme Court of Alabama · 1849
- Lyde v. TaylorSupreme Court of Alabama · 1850
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