Perry v. Cross
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Writ of entry, dated August 20, 1881, by the heirs at law of George W. Perry, to recover a parcel of land in Malden. Plea, nul disseisin. The case was submitted to the Superior Court, and, after judgment for the tenants, to this court, on appeal, on agreed facts, which appear in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtEndicott, J.
By the will of George W. Perry the demanded premises were devised to his wife, “ to have and to hold the same to her and her heirs and assigns forever.” He. also bequeathed to her all the household furniture, utensils, and chattels contained in the dwelling-house situated thereon, and the sum *455of $1500 per annum during her life; these gifts to be “ in full of all her interest in my estate, and in lieu and bar of dower.” Following these provisions is this clause: “ It is also- my will that if any of the above-named property should remain undisposed of by my wife at her decease, the same shall…
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