Executors of Vanness v. Jacobus
New Jersey Court of Chancery
Tbe bill in.this cause was filed to settle the construction of the will of Evert H. Yanness, deceased, and for directions to the executors.
1Opinion of the Court
The Chancellor.
The complainants having made sale of certain lands of which their testator died seized, a question is raised as to their power under the will to sell and convey the real estate. The court is asked to settle the true construction of the will, and to give direction as to the course to be pursued by the executors.
The case appears so clear, that had not the power of the executors to majie the sale been denied by counsel, I should have regarded the application to the court as unnecessary and unwarranted. It is only where there is a. reasonable question or doubt, that the trustee is…
2Cited by3 opinions
- Hill v. Van SantNew Jersey Court of Chancery · 1943
- Ryder v. RyderNew Jersey Court of Chancery · 1945
- Bostock v. DenninNew Jersey Court of Chancery · 1944