McGinn v. McGinn

Mary A., widow of Albert T.' McGinn, brought this bill in equity seeking specific performance of an agreement made by her with Mary L., Cora E. and Helen T. McGinn, sisters of Albert T. McGinn, and Charles B. Deignan, executor of the will of Albert T. McGinn and brother of the complainant. The agreement was in compromise of a threatened contest by the widow over the will of her husband. The contents and meaning of the agreement of compromise were fully known to and understood by all parties thereto.

Respondent sisters answered, including a cross bill, praying that said agreement be declared…