Barnes v. Gaines

Simon, J.*

The plaintiffs, who style themselves the testamentary heirs of Mary Clark, each for one-fourth part of her estate, as bequeathed to them respectively by the last will of the said Mary Clark, who, it is alleged, was the instituted universal heir, and legatee of Daniel Clark, her late husband, as appears by his last will and testament, bearing date the 20th of May, 1811, duly admitted to probate, represent that said Daniel Clark, at the time of his death, was seised and possessed, in full ownership, of the property described in the petition, all situated and lying in the Faubourg St.…