Ireland v. Parmenter

The plaintiff as administrator of the estate ■of Betsey Schmeele deceased brought an action of trover to recover the value of certain personal property, a part of which plaintiff claimed under the will of her husband, and all of which, it was alleged in the declaration, the defendant ■converted during the life-time of the deceased.

The defendant was one of the heirs at law of Samuel Schmeele, and claimed title to this property as such and also by gift.

A.n important question in this case arises as to what interest Betsey Schmeele acquired in and to the personal property under the will of her…