¶1The residuary bequest was to Enos Briggs absolutely, and by his death, without issue, lapsed and went to the adopted child of the testatrix. Sohier v. Inches, 12 Gray, 385. Kimball v. Story, 108 Mass. 382. Sewall v. Roberts, 115 Mass. 262. St. 1871, c. 310, § 8. Decree accordingly.
120 Mass. 103
Burrage v. Briggs
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Decided March 27, 1876
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · decided 1876-03-27
Bill ut equity, filed October 5, 1875, by the administrator with the will annexed of Lucy Ann Sargent, to obtain the instructions of the court, and alleging the following facts: The will of the testratrix, dated January 25, 1867, and duly admitted to probate, was, so far as is material to this case, as follows: “ Third.
Relies on Sewall v. Roberts · Kimball v. Story
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Decided 1876-03-27
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