Legal Opinion

Gardner v. Printup

New York Supreme Court

Decided December 27, 1847PublishedCited by 22 opinions

In Equity. The bill was filed in this case by the executors of the last will and testament of William I. Printup, to obtain a decision of the court upon the construction of one of the provisions of the will, and a direction as to the payment of a legacy bequeathed by that provision. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.

1Opinion of the CourtGridley, J.

The questions presented for the consideration of the court arose upon the seventh clause of the will, which is as follows: “ I do bequeath to my grandchildren, David H. Printup and Joseph H. Printup, sons of William H. Printup, the proceeds of a bond and mortgage I hold against Aaron Briggs and William Schenck, for their use and benefit.” The testator made his will on the 20th of February, 1840, and' died on the 11th day of April, 1842, without in any manner revoking or altering the same. One of the legatees, Joseph H. Printup, died about six months before the testator. The bond and mortgage…

2Cited by22 opinions

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