Pangarova v. Nichols

I cannot concur in the opinion of Justice-Gray for these reasons:

1. Such opinion overlooks the fact that even if Nichols promised property to-his niece, his subsequent marriage-revoked the offer by implication.

2. Such opinion confuses the situation-where a contract is completed at the time of remarriage and the situation where it is admitted no contract was completed at the time of remarriage..

3. In equity, a contract by a decedent to leave his property to another should not be enforced against an innocent third party (such as a wife).

4. One who seeks damages for breach of an alleged contract…