Smith v. Blindbury
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Wayne. (Speed, J.) Petition for payment of claim against estate of deceased person in process of partition. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtSherwood, J.
John Blindbury died on March 3, 1867, leaving personal estate worth about $2,700, and real estate worth from $40,000 to $50,0C0.
He left a will, and widow, but no children. By his will he-gave to his wife the use of all his real estate and personal property during her life; and, if the same should not prove sufficient for her suitable maintenance, then she was fully authorized to sell and dispose of so much of the estate’s-property, at her discretion, as would be sufficient for that, purpose. The will also provides that, after the death of Mrs. Blindbury, certain specific legacies should be…
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