Robertson v. Carson
Supreme Court of the United States
William Carson, of South Carolina, died in August, 1856, somewhat indebted, but possessed of considerable real and personal estate, including a plantation called Dean Hall, and leaving a widow, Caroline, and two minor sons, William and James.
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William Carson, of South Carolina, died in August, 1856, somewhat indebted, but possessed of considerable real and personal estate, including a plantation called Dean Hall, and leaving a widow, Caroline, and two minor sons, William and James. By his will he appointed two persons, named Robertson and Blaeklock, his executors, and directed all his estate to be sold by them on such terms as they should deem judicious; and the proceeds, after payment.of his debts, to be divided into three parts, all “to be held in trust” by his executors: the interest of one-third to be paid to his widow, and the…
1Opinion of the CourtJustice S Wayne
We have not found it necessary to come to any conclusion as to the merits of the ease. Aside from that subject, there is an insuperable difficulty arising from the want of parties. A brief statement will be sufficient to show the foundation upon which this objection rests.
William Carson by his will, after certain other bequests, directed his executors, Robertson and Blaeklock, to sell all bis real and personal property, and after paying his just debts, to hold the residue of the proceeds upon the trusts prescribed, for his widow, Caroline Carson, and his two children, William and James…
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