Brooklyn Trust Co. v. Warrington

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Simpson,

In the court below judgment was entered for want of a sufficient affidavit of defense, in an action of ejectment for 1204 South Carlisle Street in the City of Philadelphia, and defendant appeals. Each party claims through Mary E. Brown, now deceased, and the only point to be decided is the true interpretation of the following paragraph of her will, when viewed in the light of such of the facts, averred in the affidavit of defense, as may properly be considered in ascertaining her intention: “Fourth. I give, devise and bequeath unto my friend Mary T. Warrington…