Stark v. Chambers
Supreme Court of Georgia
Complaint for land. Before Judge Brand. Banks superior court. January 18, 1913. In an action of complaint for land by W. W. Stark, as administrator cum testamento annexo, against J. R. Chambers, who claimed under a deed from the widow of the testator, the main issue was whether the deed operated to convey to the defendant the absolute fee-simple estate, or merely an estate for the life of the widow. The suit was instituted shortly after the death of the widow.
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Complaint for land. Before Judge Brand. Banks superior court. January 18, 1913. In an action of complaint for land by W. W. Stark, as administrator cum testamento annexo, against J. R. Chambers, who claimed under a deed from the widow of the testator, the main issue was whether the deed operated to convey to the defendant the absolute fee-simple estate, or merely an estate for the life of the widow. The suit was instituted shortly after the death of the widow. Her power to make the deed depended on the will of the testator, which was as set forth in the headnotes. In some particulars the…
1Opinion of the CourtAtkinson, J.
Earl Moats died in 1891, leaving a will. By item one he directed that all his just debts be paid, and by item 5 he appointed his wife executrix. The other provisions of the will were as follows: “Item 2. I give, bequeath, and devise to my wife, Vina Moats, all of my estate both real and personal, for her support and control during her lifetime. Item 3. After the death of my wife, Vina Moats, I want what property is left, real or personal or both, divided or sold, and the money equally divided among my children after paying Abner Griffin, my stepson, one hundred dollars. Item 4. I direct and…
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