Washington v. . Blount

This was a bill filed by the plaintiff as executor of Nathan G. Blunt, praying the direction of the court in regard to the execution of certain bequests contained in his testator's will. The bequests and the questions therewith connected are set forth in the opinion delivered in this Court. Three questions are presented: First. The will has this clause: "I desire that my two negro men, Allen and Samuel, shall continue to labor for the benefit of my estate for three years after my death, or pay the sum of $750 each to my executor. At the expiration of that time (three (255) years) I desire…