Trustees of Bradford Academy v. Grover
Supreme Court of Vermont
Bill in Chancery. Heard on the report of a special master, June Term, 1882. Powers, Chancellor, found due on the legacy the sum of $1475.34, and decreed that this amount should be paid the defendant. The only questions were as to when the legacy was payable and the computation of interest. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the Court
The opinion of the court was delivered by
Ross, J.
I. The first question arises on the proper construction to be placed upon the fifth clause of the will of Moses Chamberlin. That clause is as follows; “ I give and bequeath to my daughter, A. A. W. Chamberlin, one thousand dollars to be paid on her marriage or when she arrives at age with interest after, at her option.” The will was executed August 19,1848. The testator died December 7, 1854. The legatee, the present defendant, attained her majority September 2, 1849, and was married Octo*463ber 20,1853. The legacy was made a charge upon the home…
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