Strong v. Smith
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Wayne. (Hosmer, J.) Bill for partition. Complainant appeals from decree dismissing bill.
1Opinion of the CourtMcGrath, J.
On March 5, 1859, Justus B. Smith executed his last will, giving all of his real estate to Huldah Smith, his wife, for her sole use and benefit during her natural life-time, and after here decease, in equal shares, to “ my own brothers and sisters and to the brothers and sisters of my said wife.” Justus B. Smith died February 1, 1884, and Huldah Smith died in January, 1890.
At the time of the making of said will there were living John Smith, Jacob Smith, James M. Smith, Victory M. Smith, and David K. Smith, brothers, and Lucy A. Bruce and Mary Bentley, sisters, of the testator, and George P.…
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