Hall v. Hall
Superior Court of New Hampshire
Writ of Entry, to recover possession of a tract of land in Manchester. On the 21st day of December, 1847, John Hall made his will, by which, with other bequests, he gave to his wife, Elizabeth, the use of one third part of his house, and certain other privileges, to hold during her life, in satisfaction of her dower, with remainder to his son, Henry C. Hall, the tenant.
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Writ of Entry, to recover possession of a tract of land in Manchester. On the 21st day of December, 1847, John Hall made his will, by which, with other bequests, he gave to his wife, Elizabeth, the use of one third part of his house, and certain other privileges, to hold during her life, in satisfaction of her dower, with remainder to his son, Henry C. Hall, the tenant. He gave to his two grand-children, who were the children of Lycurgus Sherman, a tract of land in Manchester, containing about half an acre, known as lot numbered 17, “ bounded east on Hall street, north on High street, west on…
1Opinion of the CourtGilchrist, C. J.
It is unnecessary, at this late period, to» cite authorities for the purpose of showing that the intention of the testator, if it do not contravene any principle of law, is to be the guide of the court in the construction of a will, and the only question in this case is, what land did the testator intend to devise to the demandant by the language he has made use of.
The testator devised to his grand-children, who were the children of Lyeurgus Sherman, lot No. 17. This lot is included in the description of the tract of land which the demandant says is devised to him, but is excepted out of the…
2Cited by1 opinion
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