Suydam v. Thayer
Supreme Court of Missouri
Appeal from Jaclcson Circuit Court. — Hon. T. A. Gill, Judge. (1) Under the will of William A. Hopkins, deceased, Charles Gr. Hopkins had the power to sell and dispose of the lot of ground here in question ; but did not do so. ■Charles Gr.
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Appeal from Jaclcson Circuit Court. — Hon. T. A. Gill, Judge. (1) Under the will of William A. Hopkins, deceased, Charles Gr. Hopkins had the power to sell and dispose of the lot of ground here in question ; but did not do so. ■Charles Gr. Hopkins claimed title to said lot from Sands W. Hopkins, his nephew, under deed bearing date September 11, 1879. Said Sands W. Hopkins did not attain his age of majority until November, 1879. This deed from ward to guardian is not affirmed or ratified by any subsequent deed from Sands W. Hopkins, after. attaining his majority. And, therefore, ought not to…
1Opinion of the CourtNorton-, C. J.
William A. Hopkins died in Jackson .county on the twenty-fifth of August, 1867, leaving the following will, which was duly admitted to probate:
“In the name of God, Amen. I, William A. Hopkins, of the county of Jackson, in the state of Missouri, being of sound mind and disposing memory, do by these presents make, publish, and .utter this, my last will and testament, to-wit:
“Item First: I hereby will and bequeath that after the payment of my-debts all my property, real and personal, go and belong to my son, Sands W. Hopkins, and if Sands W. shall die without issue, that then the said property…
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