Lancaster v. Lancaster

On September 2, 1850, Susan E. Connally and E. E. Lancaster, being both then under age, in anticipation of their intermarriage, which^ took, place shortly afterwards, entered into an ante-nuptial contract, by which the land now in question and certain slaves,, the property of the intended wife, Avere settled upon her to her sole and separate use, enjoyment and control during the joint lives of her and Lancaster; and' if the land was rented out, to pay her the proceeds during their joint lives to her sole and separate use from time to time, so that she should not sell, mortgage, charge, or…