Houghteling v. Stockbridge
Michigan Supreme Court
Cross-appeals from Kalamazoo; Yaple, J., presiding. Bill by James L. Houghteling, as executor of the last will and testament, and trustee of the estate, of Francis B. Stockbridge, deceased, against Betsey A. Stockbridge, Cornelia S. Sheldon, and others, for the construction of said will, and for directions as to the performance of certain trust duties. From the decree rendered, all parties appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtCarpenter, J.
Complainant is executor of the last will, and trustee of the estate, of Hon. Francis B. Stock-bridge, who, at the time of his decease, was one of Michigan’s representatives in the United States Senate. The first-named defendant is the widow of the late Senator Stockbridge. Complainant asks the court of chancery, by this suit, to direct him how to perform certain of his trust duties. Defendant Mrs. Stockbridge files an answer and cross-bill, charging that complainant has improperly performed certain of his duties, and seeks to make him personally chargeable therefor, and prays his removal as…
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