Harris v. . Mills

The question arising under his will is whether the reversion of the land sued for passed by the residuary clause, or whether it descended upon the heirs at law. After examining the numerous cases cited, and relating to this subject, we are led to the conclusion that the testator did not dispose of the reversion by his will, and, consequently, that the plaintiffs, who derive their title from the heir at law, are entitled to judgment.

It is said in 3 Wilson, 141, and we have felt the propriety of the observation in considering this case, that cases in the books upon wills may serve to guide with…