Schriver v. Meyer
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Error to the Common Pleas of TorJc county. This was an action of ejectment by John Meyer v. Michael Sehriver, John Lefevre, and others. A case was stated as if found by a special verdict, with'fight to either party to sue out a writ of error. The case depended on the construction of the devise of John Meyer to his widow, Elizabeth Meyer, whether it was in fee or for life only.
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Error to the Common Pleas of TorJc county. This was an action of ejectment by John Meyer v. Michael Sehriver, John Lefevre, and others. A case was stated as if found by a special verdict, with'fight to either party to sue out a writ of error. The case depended on the construction of the devise of John Meyer to his widow, Elizabeth Meyer, whether it was in fee or for life only. See a history of the case in the case of Weidman v. Maish, reported in 4 Harris 504, &c., which does not differ in any material respect from the case stated in this suit. The will of John Meyer was dated the 2d' of…
1Opinion of the Court
The opinion of this Court, filed was delivered by
Lowrie, J.
So far as relatos to the intent of the devising clause, this will was disposed of in a former opinion of this Court in one sentence, and the remainder of the opinion was devoted to a clause which is entirely unimportant. The true point of this case is thus dismissed: “ As to the common introductory words, it is enough to say, there is nothing in particular to which they can attach; and it has long been held that they are inoperative by themselves.” It is with most sincere reluctance that we find ourselves constrained to declare that…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Haas v. GaddisWashington Supreme Court · 1890
- Fox v. PhelpsNew York Supreme Court · 1837
- Jackson ex dem. Decker v. MerrillNew York Supreme Court · 1810
- Busby v. Busby, Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County1787
- French v. M'IlhennySupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1809
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- Mitchell v. Pittsburg, Fort Wayne & Chicago Ry.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1895
- McIntyre v. McIntyreSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1889
- Long v. HillSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1905
- Lessee of Doughty v. BrowneSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1805