Tims v. . Potter

This case was that of a gift of one Glover to his daughter, of a negro woman, reserving the use of that negro during his life. Judgment was obtained against Glover, and an execution levied on the negro. Potter became the purchaser; Tims intermarried with the daughter of Glover, and after Glover's death brought suit for the wench and her children. On a verdict for the plaintiff, the question, as to the children born during the life estate, was reserved.

The following cases were relied upon for the defendant: Tissin onTisser, 1 P.W., 500; Nichols v. Osborn, 2 P.W., 419; Taylor v. Johnston,ibid.,…