Rountree v. Talbot

This was an action of ejectment, by Elizabeth C. Rountree, against Sarah Talbot aud another, wherein there were a verdict and judgment for the defendants, and the plaintiff appeals. The claim of title by both parties was under the will of Harry H. Talbot, deceased, the main question presented upon the record being on the construction of the will, whether or not thereunder the defendant Sarah Talbot took a life estate in the premises in controversy, viz: lots 40 and 42, in Barger’s addition to Nashville. The material clauses of the will are: "1st, I give, devise and bequeath to my wife, Sarah…