Martin v. Grinage

Opinion by

Me. Chief Justice Moschziskee,

This is a case stated in which judgment was entered for defendant, and plaintiffs have appealed.

The broad question involved, and on which the decision of the court below turned, is, whether John Marshall Martin took a life estate or an estate in fee under the will of his father, Daniel Martin, deceased; and this raises a number of subordinate questions for discussion and determination.

Testator died November 4, 1883, leaving a will dated May 20, 1856; a widow, Elizabeth Martin, and several children survived him. The will made small bequests to all of…