Legal Opinion
Felt v. Methodist Educational Advance
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided October 3, 1930No. Docket No. 42, Calendar No. 34,920PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtButzel, J.
This is an action of ejectment for a farm of 40% acres located in Van Burén township. George Elwell, at the time of his death in 1897, was the owner of a farm of 107 acres, which included the land in controversy. By his will, he devised the entire farm to Ms wife for her life, with this further provision:
“Fourth: I give, devise and bequeath to my children, Joseph Elwell, George W. Elwell, and Rhody Conant, the use, improvement and income of my homestead farm of one hundred and seven (107) acres of land as hereinbefore mentioned, and its appurtenances and all profit and advantage that may be…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Hogsett v. EllisMichigan Supreme Court · 1868
- German State Bank v. HerronSupreme Court of Iowa · 1900
- Huyser v. ChaseMichigan Supreme Court · 1865
- Wilhelm v. HerronMichigan Supreme Court · 1920
- Porter v. OsmunMichigan Supreme Court · 1904
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3Cited by6 opinions
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