Boggs v. Boggs
New Jersey Court of Chancery
On bill to construe the will of William J. Boggs, of which the following clauses are claimed to be in dispute: “Second. I hereby give and bequeath unto my beloved and affectionate wife, Catharine Ann, all my personal property and estate, and the use and income of all my real and leasehold estate during her natural life. "Third.
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On bill to construe the will of William J. Boggs, of which the following clauses are claimed to be in dispute: “Second. I hereby give and bequeath unto my beloved and affectionate wife, Catharine Ann, all my personal property and estate, and the use and income of all my real and leasehold estate during her natural life. "Third. I hereby direct that my real estate, leasehold estate and personal estate can be sold at any time, at the option of my aforesaid beloved wife and executrix, Catharine Ann, during her lifetime, and when sold, the proceeds of the real estate and leasehold estate shall be…
1Opinion of the Court
MAGIE, CliAlSr OELLOR.
The complainant in this case is the substituted administrator with the will annexed of William J. Boggs, who was a resident of the State of Few York, and died there in 1812, leaving a last will and testament, which was probated in that state and an exemplified copy of which has been duly filed in this state. The complainant represents that there is real estate of decedent in New Jersey which must now be sold under the direction of the fourth clause of said will, and which he, as administrator with the will annexed (appointed because of the death of the two executors…
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