Chrystie v. . Phyfe

The lot of land in controversy between the parties to this action, is on the northerly side of Fulton street, in the city of New York. It was the property of the late Thomas Mackaness, at the date of his will and at the time of his death. The will was dated on the 15th of February, 1806, and he died shortly afterwards. The fourth, and, in this case, the only material clause of the will (although it may be proper to refer to some of its other provisions) is in the following words:

"Fourth, I give and devise unto my said daughter, Margaret Thornton Mackaness, her heirs and assigns forever, my…