Still v. Creech
Supreme Court of South Carolina
Before Rice, J., Barnwell, October, 1913. Two cases (1) Florence Still against Harlan L. Creech, and (3) same against Isabelle C. Edgelle. Defendants appeal. Messrs. Willis & Patterson cite: 3 Rich. Eq. 379; 7 Wall. 385; 77 S. C. 331; 91 S. C. 487; 1 Rich. Eq. 404; 3 Hill 193; 17 S. C. 551; 13 S. C. 117; 5 Rich. Eq. 443; 14 S. C. 610; 3 Hill 193; 48 S. C. 440; 53 S. C. 563; 7 Rich. Eq. 363; 9 Rich. 63; 3 Hill 193. cite: 33 S. C. 47; 7 Rich. 407; 3 Strob.
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Before Rice, J., Barnwell, October, 1913. Two cases (1) Florence Still against Harlan L. Creech, and (3) same against Isabelle C. Edgelle. Defendants appeal. Messrs. Willis & Patterson cite: 3 Rich. Eq. 379; 7 Wall. 385; 77 S. C. 331; 91 S. C. 487; 1 Rich. Eq. 404; 3 Hill 193; 17 S. C. 551; 13 S. C. 117; 5 Rich. Eq. 443; 14 S. C. 610; 3 Hill 193; 48 S. C. 440; 53 S. C. 563; 7 Rich. Eq. 363; 9 Rich. 63; 3 Hill 193. cite: 33 S. C. 47; 7 Rich. 407; 3 Strob. Eq. 175. cite: 4 Kent 338; Bail. Eq. 31; 7 Rich. Eq. 407; 36 S. C. 450; 33 T — 1 Oí CD T — i d m Oí Oí CD tn p *0 CD H** CO xH t-H d try 05…
1Opinion of the Court
The opinion oí the Court was delivered by
Mr. Ci-iiEE Justice Gary.
These two actions were brought to recover possession oí the tracts of land, described in the respective complaints, and, by consent, were heard together.
The appeal is from the decree of his Honor, the Circuit Judge, construing the will of Andrew Lee.
From the agreed statement of facts it appears, that Andrew Lee died in 1878, leaving of force his last will and testament, which was as follows:
“I give and bequeath unto' my beloved wife, Anna Lee (after payment of my just debts), all my estate, both real and personal of whatever…
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- Davenport v. EskewSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1904
- Guy v. OsborneSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1912
- Powers v. BullwinkleSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1890
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- Strother v. FolkSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1922