Legal Opinion
Williams v. Johnson, Governor
Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976)
Decided October 4, 1940PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion of the Court by
Sims, Commissioner
Affirming.
On June 19, 1798, Harry Innis conveyed to James Garrard, the Governor of Kentucky, two lots in the city of Frankfort for the recited consideration of five shillings, the deed concluding with the following provision:
“provided, nevertheless, that the said lots or parcels of land and every part thereof shall be applied to the special purpose of erecting a jail and Penitentiary House and other appendages thereon and for affording yards and gardens thereto and for no other purpose whatsoever.”
This action was filed by the appellants, as heirs at…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- Stuart v. EastonSupreme Court of the United States · 1898
- Greene v. O'ConnorSupreme Court of Rhode Island · 1892
- Fayette County Board of Education v. BryanCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1936
- Carroll County Academy v. Gallatin Academy Co.Court of Appeals of Kentucky · 1898
- Board of Councilmen v. Capital Hotel Co.Court of Appeals of Kentucky · 1920
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3Cited by8 opinions
- Hollowell v. Caldwell CountyCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1941
- Hoskins v. WalkerCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1953
- Bd. of Ed., Taylor Co. v. Bd. of Ed., CampbellsvilleCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1942
- Hodges v. Edmonson County Board of EducationCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1953
- Devine v. IshamCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1940
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