Opinion · Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

Hill v. Bacon

Hill v. Bacon, 106 Mass. 578 (Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court 1871)

Type
Opinion
Court
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Jurisdiction
Massachusetts
Date
1871-03-15
Topic
estate-planning

Gray, J. By the specific devise in Mrs. Dehon’s will, her husband took a life estate, and her children vested remainders in fee absolutely. Pike v. Stephenson, 99 Mass. 188.

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Gray, J.

By the specific devise in Mrs. Dehon’s will, her husband took a life estate, and her children vested remainders in fee absolutely. Pike v. Stephenson, 99 Mass. 188. White v. Curtis, 12 Gray, 54. And the share acquired by her after making her will passed to her husband by the residuary clause. Rev. Sts. s. 62, § 3. Decree for the plaintiffs.