Debuck v. Bousson

This is an appeal and cross-appeal from a decree of the circuit court upholding in part the will of Emiel Bousson, deceased. The issue is whether the will is invalid as being in contravention of 3 Comp. Laws 1929, §§12934 and 12935 (Stat. Ann. §§ 26.14 and 26.15), prohibiting suspension of the power of alienation beyond the statutory period.

Emiel Bousson had 12 children by his first wife. Ten of these children who are adults are the plaintiffs and appellants. The appellees and cross-appellants are Minnie Bousson, testator’s second wife, and Harold and Clarence Bousson, sons of testator who…