Raymond v. Goodrich
Supreme Court of New Hampshire
Writs of Entry. The suit against Susie J. Goodrich is to recover possession of three farms situated in Nottingham. In the action against Randall, the plaintiff seeks to recover the possession of the standing growth on one of the farms, known as the Chase farm. The plaintiff claims to be entitled to the possession of these farms, as trustee under the wills of Nathan G. T. Goodrich and his son, George W. Goodrich.
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Writs of Entry. The suit against Susie J. Goodrich is to recover possession of three farms situated in Nottingham. In the action against Randall, the plaintiff seeks to recover the possession of the standing growth on one of the farms, known as the Chase farm. The plaintiff claims to be entitled to the possession of these farms, as trustee under the wills of Nathan G. T. Goodrich and his son, George W. Goodrich. The standing growth on the Chase farm was deeded to Randall by George W. Goodrich, executor of the will of Nathan G. T. Goodrich, and Randall gave his note for the purchase price, and…
1Opinion of the CourtPlummer, J.
There is no doubt, and the plaintiff concedes, that Under the will of George W. Goodrich, his wife, Susie J. Goodrich, would be entitled to the possession of the real estate described in the plaintiff’s writ of entry against her, if she had not waived the provisions of his will in her favor. The question, therefore, for consideration is whether the action of the probate court, allowing her to withdraw the waiver and release, and ordering it canceled, can be sustained. If it can, the defendant is entitled to the possession of the real estate in controversy, and the plaintiff’s suit fails.
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2Cases cited10 opinions
- Knight v. HollingsSupreme Court of New Hampshire · 1906
- Clough v. FowlerSupreme Court of New Hampshire · 1884
- Reed v. PrescottSupreme Court of New Hampshire · 1899
- Warner Bank v. Clement & Co.Supreme Court of New Hampshire · 1879
- Ayer v. MesserSupreme Court of New Hampshire · 1879
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