Campbell v. Johnson

Hough J.

This was an action of ejectment, brought by the plaintiffs as heirs at law of John P. Campbell, for the recovery of certain land of which ho died seized. By his will he bequeathed to his wife, Louisa T. Campbell, a life estate in all his real and personal property, subject to the payment of his debts, with power to dispose absolutely of such portion thereof as in her judgment should be necessary to pay debts or to defray the ordinary expenses of the family.

The defendant claimed title under a deed in fee, executed by said Louisa T. Campbell, containing covenants of seizin and warranty.…