Jackson ex dem. White v. White
New York Supreme Court
THIS was an action of ejectment, to recover 18 acres ©f land in the village of Ballston. The cause was tried at the Saratoga circuit, in May, 1810, before Mr. Justice Van Ness.
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THIS was an action of ejectment, to recover 18 acres ©f land in the village of Ballston. The cause was tried at the Saratoga circuit, in May, 1810, before Mr. Justice Van Ness. On the 23d October, 1808, Stephen H* White, being seised of the premises in question, made his last will and testament, by which he bequeathed to his wife Charlotte, the defendant, twelve hundred and fifty dollars in cash, his horse and chair, all his household furniture; “ and also that large and convenient dwelling-house, together with all the appurtenances and privileges thereunto belonging, situate in the village…
1Per curiam
Taking the will together, it is apparent that the testator intended that the premises, claimed by the lessors of the plaintiff, should pass to his wife. He devises not only his dwelling-house, but “ all the appurtenances and privileges thereunto belonging,” and designates the subject devised, as “ premises,” and which he “ improved as a boarding house.” It was the boardinghouse establishment that was intended to be devised, and every privilege appertaining to the use of it, and proper to render it convenient and attractive, as such an establishment, in such a place as Ballston Springs. The…
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