Cutler v. Huston
Supreme Court of the United States
ERROR TO THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN. Ri^don Huston, who died in May, 1877, left a will, by which bequests were made to several persons, among whom was the testator’s son, Theodore Huston, the husband of the defendant in error. The executors appointed by the will were the testator’s brother, John Huston, and his sons, Charles R. Hustón. and the said Theodore. Huston.
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ERROR TO THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN. Ri^don Huston, who died in May, 1877, left a will, by which bequests were made to several persons, among whom was the testator’s son, Theodore Huston, the husband of the defendant in error. The executors appointed by the will were the testator’s brother, John Huston, and his sons, Charles R. Hustón. and the said Theodore. Huston. On November 22, 1888, "William Steele purchased cattle of the estate of Bigdon Huston, and in payment therefor gave to the said executors his promissory note, dated the day of the…
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