McRainy v. . Clark

Upon the latter it seems entirely clear that the court informed the jury correctly. What may be the effect of such a contract in equity upon the particular devise of the land sold is another question. The devisee may, or may not, be a trustee for the purchaser, according to circumstances; and the price of the land may, or may not, be a part of his personal estate for the benefit of his residuary legatee or next of kin, also according to circumstances. But we have nothing to do with either of these questions, now. The point in dispute is whether there be a revocation of the will at law; and…