Legal Opinion
Goodrich v. Pearce
Supreme Court of Georgia
Decided November 25, 1889PublishedCited by 10 opinions
Wills. Estates. Remainders. Before Judge Roney. McDuffie superior court. March term, 1889. Reported in the decision.
1Opinion of the Court
Simmons, Justice.
Pearce as the guardian of Hallie Harris, brought complaint for some land against Mrs Goodrich. PlaiD-tiff claimed title under the 6th item of the will of John Harris, who died, and his will took effect September 28th, 1861. The 6th item of the will is as follows :
“ I give and bequeath, to .Tames P. Burnside, ordinary; and Ms successors in office, in trust for my sons Richard, John and James K. P. Harris, all of my lands north of the Georgia railroad, together with all my negroes not specifically bequeathed, reserving a life estate for myself and wife, together with all my…
2Cited by10 opinions
- Cooper v. Mitchell Investment Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1910
- Davis v. HollingsworthSupreme Court of Georgia · 1901
- Burch v. KingCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1914
- Burnett v. SummerlinSupreme Court of Georgia · 1900
- Plant v. PlantSupreme Court of Georgia · 1905
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