Sherley v. Sherley
Court of Appeals of Kentucky
Appeal from Jefferson Circuit Court (Chancery Branch, First Division).
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion of the Court by
Chief Justice Hurt—
Affirming.
Zachary M. Sherley died, testate, in 1879. His last ■will and testament was duly probated. The first and second clauses of the will are as follows:
1st. “I give my beloved wife, Susan M. Sherley, during her natural life, the house and lot on the southwest corner of Third and Chestnut streets, in the city of Louisville (my present residence), and I give to her absolutely all the furniture in said house, of every kind and description; also-, all my horses, carriages, and equipment. I, also, give to my wife, either in lawful money -or in such…
2Cases cited17 opinions
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- Bowling's Heirs v. Dobyns' AdministratorsCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1837
- Moore's Admr. v. SleetCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1902
- Langworthy v. ChadwickSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1838
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