Doscher v. Blackiston
Oregon Supreme Court
Appeal from Multnomah County. In 1830 William Blackiston was the owner of a donation land claim. At that time, in consideration of love and affection/ he conveyed the south half of the claim through one Odell, as trustee, to Laura A., his wife, during her natural life with a contingent remainder to her children by William, who should survive her.
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Appeal from Multnomah County. In 1830 William Blackiston was the owner of a donation land claim. At that time, in consideration of love and affection/ he conveyed the south half of the claim through one Odell, as trustee, to Laura A., his wife, during her natural life with a contingent remainder to her children by William, who should survive her. In February, 1862, there were four of such children living, Frances G., Charles A., Clara, and Tobias M. No other children were born of the marriage. In March, 1862, a decree of divorce was granted in the state circuit court against Laura A., at the…
1Opinion of the Court
By the Court,
Boise, J.:
From the pleadings and exhibits in this case it appears that William Blackiston being the owner of the land in controversy, conveyed it to James A. Odell, in trust to convey to his, Blackiston’s, wife for life, remainder over to his children. Said Odell performed the trust by making the following deed: “For the consideration of one dollar to me paid by Laura Ann Blackiston, of the county of Multnomah, Oregon, and for divers other good and valuable considerations, I, James A. Odell, do hereby sell and convey unto the said Laura Ann Blackiston, for and during her natural…
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