Carpenter v. Browning

This was a proceeding in chancery, instituted in the Sangamon circuit court, by Margaret Browning and William Browning, her husband, for the purpose of establishing in her the legal title to certain real estate, and of removing » what is claimed to be a cloud upon it.

The interest which Mrs. Browning has in the land in question, whether the title be legal or equitable, is derived through the last will and testament of her father, William. Carpenter. The clause in the will through which this interest is acquired, and the only one that is material to the present controversy, isas follows:

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