Legal Opinion
Croxall v. Shererd
Supreme Court of the United States
Decided April 15, 1867PublishedCited by 81 opinions
1Opinion of the Court 1
72 U.S. 268 (____)
5 Wall. 268
CROXALL
v.
SHERERD.
Supreme Court of United States.
Messrs. Reverdy Johnson, Brent, and Merrick, for the plaintiff in error.
Messrs. J.P. Bradley and F.T. Frelinghuysen, contra, for the purchasers.
2Opinion of the Court · SwayneJustice Swayne
Whether under the deed of Robert Morris of the 15th November, 1793, Charles Croxall was tenant for life, remainder to Mary Croxall his wife, for life, remainder to their son Thomas Croxall in tail whether Mary Croxall was not the donee in tail under the rule in Shelley's case, and if so, whether her estate was a legal or equitable one and whether Thomas Croxall was not…
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