Frear v. Pugsley

Alexander Frear died in 1882, leaving his widow, the plaintiff, surviving him. By his will he appointed the plaintiff and the defendants Bartley and Tompkins trustees of certain trusts created in the will. The plaintiff never acted as such trustee. The testator gave to the trustees named in the will $20,000 to be placed on bond and mortgage, and he directed the trustees to apply the income and interest thereof to the use and benefit of his sister, Helen M. Dean, during her life, and gave to his said sister “ power and authority to dispose of said principal sum of $20,000 by last will and…