Legal Opinion
MacFarlane v. MacFarlane
New York Supreme Court
Decided December 4, 1894PublishedCited by 8 opinions
Appeal from judgment on report of referee. Action by William D. MacFarlane against Robert F. MacFarlane and others for partition. The complaint was dismissed, and plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtHerrick, J.
Robert MacFarlane, the father of the parties to this action, for many years carried on the business of dyeing at No. 24 Norton street, in the city of Albany. He died on the 20th day of December, 1885, leaving a last will and testament, thf 2d, 3d, and 6th clauses of which read as follows:
“2nd. I do hereby give and bequeath to my beloved wife, Annie, the sum of seven hundred dollars annually, to be paid in monthly or quarterly instalments during the term of her natural life. 3rd. I give and' bequeath to my sons Robert F. and William D. MacFarlane my house and property No. 24 Norton St.,…
2Cases cited3 opinions
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- Greenwood v. . MarvinNew York Court of Appeals · 1888
- Hiscock v. . PhelpsNew York Court of Appeals · 1872
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