Williams Memorial Institute v. Beers

This is an action wherein the plaintiff seeks the advice of the court as to its powers and authority to execute its duties according to law, and for an order in accordance with § 8234 of the General Statutes, authorizing the plaintiff to sell the land and building devised and built under the terms of the will of Harriet Peck Williams, together with its other real estate, and the investment of the proceeds as required by. law.

Harriet Peck Williams, late of Norwich, deceased, by her will dated April 4, 1873, duly admitted to probate in the probate district of Norwich on October 30,1880, devised…