Penny v. Croul
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Wayne. (Hosmer, J.) Bill and cross-bill filed to determine validity of trust provisions of a will. The facts, and points of counsel passed upon by the Court, are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtCampbell, J.
The bill in each of these cases was filed to reach property bequeathed by Chauncey Hurlbut, deceased, for the benefit of the board of water commissioners of Detroit. Each set of complainants claimed an intestacy to the extent of this bequest. Penny, as administrator of Philenda Hurlbut, who was widow of the deceased, claimed her share or interest as widow, there being no issue. The heirs at law claimed as against both widow and legatees.
There are no material facts not within the same legal principles. The court below held the bequests valid, and dismissed the bills.
Chauncey Hurlbut, one of…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- VIDAL v. Girard's ExecutorsSupreme Court of the United States · 1844
- Ould v. Washington Hospital for FoundlingsSupreme Court of the United States · 1877
- Inglis v. Trustees of Sailor's Snug Harbour in City of New YorkSupreme Court of the United States · 1830
- Stanley v. ColtSupreme Court of the United States · 1867
- Fontain v. RavenelSupreme Court of the United States · 1855
1 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by12 opinions
- Gardner v. City National Bank & Trust Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1934
- Gifford v. First National BankMichigan Supreme Court · 1938
- In re Brown's EstateMichigan Supreme Court · 1917
- Caspari v. CutcheonMichigan Supreme Court · 1896
- Economy v. RobertsMichigan Supreme Court · 1936
7 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.