Chestnut v. Steward

Meyer, J.:

This is an appeal from an order confirming the sales of various tracts of real estate of a decedent.

At issue here is the validity of deeds to five tracts of land. Four deeds are involved; two of them to the executors themselves, one to a former brother-in-law of the executors, and one to a neighbor of the executors.

Decedent’s will contained a provision concerning the sale of property as follows:

“I hereby direct that all of the remainder of my real estate and personal property be sold and converted into cásh by my executors, hereinafter named, at the highest prices obtainable…