Brown v. Brown
Supreme Court of New Hampshire
Appeal from a decree of the judge of probate, by Mary K. Brown against James W. W. Brown, executor of Henry Brown. The facts are sufficiently stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtLadd, J.
The husband of the petitioner, Henry Brown, made his will, dated October 28,1871, containing a bequest to the petitioner in the following words : “ First, I give and bequeath to my wife, Mary K. Brown, the sum of four hundred dollars; ” and no other mention of the petitioner is made in the will. After legacies to a daughter, grandson, and his son George H. A. Brown, the will proceeds: “ Lastly, as to all the rest and residue of my estate, both real and personal whatever, and wherever situated, after the payment of my just debts, legacies, funeral expenses, and the expense of settling my…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Fuller v. YatesNew York Court of Chancery · 1840
- Jackson ex dem. Loucks v. ChurchillNew York Supreme Court · 1827
3Cited by1 opinion
- Moody v. DavisSupreme Court of New Hampshire · 1892