Leathers v. . Gray

This is an application to rehear the case of Leathers v. Gray, reported in the 96th N.C. 548. The will of Joseph Armstrong, deceased, a clause of which was interpreted in that case, was executed on 23 May, 1839, and the testator having died in the meantime, it was proven in 1840.

The following is a copy of the clause in question of this will: (163) "I also give and bequeath to my son, James W. Armstrong, the following property, to be received as soon as convenient, after the death or marriage of his mother, Peggy Armstrong, viz.: One-half of three tracts of land, all lying on the waters of…