Dougherty v. Connolly

Emery, Y. C.

Dr. Alexander N. Dougherty, the testator, who died in 1882, by his will devised his real estate to his widow, Henrietta A. Dougherty, for life, and appointed her executrix, with the following power of sale:

“Third. If it should be advantageous hereafter during the lifetime of my said wife in the opinion of my executrix hereinafter named to sell all or any portion of my real estate, it is my will and I do hereby direct and order that the same be so sold at the discretion of my executrix aforesaid, either at public or private sale, and I do 'authorize and empower my said executrix to…