Taylor v. Taylor

This is a hill of complaint to construe a deed and to confirm plaintiff’s right in a one-fourth interest in certain real property. Defendant hy cross bill seeks to have the deed construed so as to exclude plaintiff from such interest and to confirm his right to the entire property, as the survivor in a joint tenancy. The sole question for decision is whether a certain deed creates a tenancy in common, or a joint tenancy with the right of survivorship.

Esther) M. Taylor, a widow, residing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was the owner in fee simple of certain real estate in Iron Mountain, Dickinson…