Moore v. Darby
Court of Chancery of Delaware
' Suit for partition of certain real estate.—On intervening petition by the husband of one of the co-owners to have her share of the proceeds of sale invested for his benefit. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the Court
The Chancellor.
Miriam E. Moore has filed her petition in this court, praying for partition between her and her two brothers, Samuel W. Darby and John C. Darby, of lands situate in Mispillion and South Murderkill Hun*198dreds, formerly belonging to Samuel Warren, senior. One of these tracts of land contains about 700 acres; one other contains something over 200 acres, and a third tract contains upwards of 180 acres.
Samuel Warren, senior, died in 1848. By his will, admitted to probate November 6, 1848, he devised as follows:
“ Fcmrth. I give and devise to my beloved wife, Miriam, for and during the…
2Cited by1 opinion
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