Hawley v. James
Court for the Trial of Impeachments and Correction of Errors
Appeal from chancery. William James, on the 24th July, 1832, made and published his last will and testament, . in the following words : 1. “ I, William James, in contemplation of the uncertainty of human life, and being desirous of making a just disposition of my property, do make and publish this my last will and testament, in manner following—that is to say: 2. “ I give and devise to my wife Catharine 3 ames the mansion-house, now occupied as such by me, in the city of…
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Appeal from chancery. William James, on the 24th July, 1832, made and published his last will and testament, . in the following words : 1. “ I, William James, in contemplation of the uncertainty of human life, and being desirous of making a just disposition of my property, do make and publish this my last will and testament, in manner following—that is to say: 2. “ I give and devise to my wife Catharine 3 ames the mansion-house, now occupied as such by me, in the city of Albany, together with all the appurtenances thereunto.belonging, during the period of her natural life, and with power to…
1Opinion of the Court
The following opinions were delivered by members of this court:
By Chief J ustice Nelson.
The view which 1 have taken of this case is confined chiefly to an examination of the questions involved in the trust term, and the estates in remainder limited thereon. There are some minor points which it will become necessary to notice, in the disposition and settlement of several independant bequests, upon the conclusions at which I have arrived.
The trust term has been properly divided into two branches; 1. Its object, or the purposes for which it was created, and whether it is authorized by law; and…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Hawley & King v. JamesNew York Court of Chancery · 1835
- Coster v. LorillardCourt for the Trial of Impeachments and Correction of Errors · 1835
- Jackson ex dem. Varick v. WaldronCourt for the Trial of Impeachments and Correction of Errors · 1834
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- Moore v. LittelNew York Court of Appeals · 1869
- Moore v. LyonsNew York Supreme Court · 1840
- Herzog v. . Title Guarantee Trust Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1903
- Estate of HinckleyCalifornia Supreme Court · 1881
- Cochrane v. . SchellNew York Court of Appeals · 1894
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