Hart v. Soward

Judge Simpson

delivered the opinion of the court.

In January 1850, Margaretta Gorsuch, who owned a considerable estate consisting of land, slaves, and personalty, intermarried with Alfred So ward. She died tn May 1851, intestate, without any issue, Ieaving her husband surviving. Prior to their'marrriage, but in contemplation thereof, the parties executed the following anti-nuptial agreement, which was after-*302wards duly recorded, viz: “Whereas, a marriage is intended to be had between the undersigned, Alfred Soward, and Margaretta Gorsuch; now it is agreed between the said parties that the said…