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Camp v. Administrator & Heirs of Crocker

Supreme Court of Connecticut

Decided February 5, 1886PublishedCited by 7 opinions

Suit for advice as to the construction and validity of a bequest; brought by the trustee under the will to the Superior Court in Litchfield County. Facts found and case reserved for advice. The case is stated in the opinion.

1Opinion of the CourtPardee, J.

James Crocker of Winchester died in 1859, leaving a will, the fifth paragraph of which is as follows:—

“ In case my wife shall die leaving my said daughter living, then it is my will that my said daughter shall succeed to any and all property and rights which shall remain after the death of my said wife; and in case my said daughter shall survive my said wife, and shall herself die without issue, then it is my will that any and all property, whether real or personal, which may pass to my said wife by virtue of this will, or to my said daughter, or to either of them, and the proceeds and avails…

2Cited by7 opinions

  1. Averill v. LewisSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1927
  2. Duggan v. SlocumU.S. Circuit Court for the District of Connecticut · 1897
  3. Averill v. LewisSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1927
  4. Barnett v. Western Union Tel. Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1927
  5. Kelly v. NicholsSupreme Court of Rhode Island · 1892

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