¶1decided that it was the intention of the testatrix that the plaintiff should be free after eight years’ service after her death ; and that the term began to run from the time of her death, unless some cause should be shown for extending it for a further reasonable time ; and that as more than eight years had elapsed between the death of the testratrix and the commencement of this action, the plaintiff is entitled to his freedom.
1 D.C. 199
Bazil v. Kennedy
District of Columbia District Court
Decided November 15, 1804
District of Columbia District Court · decided 1804-11-15
This was an action to try the right of the plaintiff to his freedom under the will of Mrs. Turner, which was in these words: “ I will that my slaves be sold by my executors, for the following terms: Bazil for eight years,” (and others for other terms,) “ and the money arising from the same I desire shall be applied in the following manner, to wit,” (&c., giving sundry specific legacies, and the residue to her husband, Charles Turner, she having, by her marriage settlement,…
Decided 1804-11-15