Gifford v. Rising

Samuel S. Rising died in October, 1879, leaving a will which was admitted to probate. In the will he devised to his son Chauncey, and Jane, his wife, an annuity of §200, one hundred payable on the 28th day of October, and the other on the 28th day of April of each year. He also devised to the respondent 133 acres of land, charged with the payment of the annuities. The respondent accepted this devise, took possession of the land and paid the annuities up to and including the 28th day of October, 1882, and before the 12th day of October, 1885, certain other claims, the amount of which was…