¶1The widow took under the will of her husband only an estate for life with a power to sell; and, that power not having been executed in her lifetime, the devise over to the tenant took effect upon her death. Stevens v. Winship, 1 Pick. 318. Larned v. Bridge, 17 Pick. 339. Judgment affirmed.
123 Mass. 323
Smith v. Snow
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Decided October 24, 1877
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · decided 1877-10-24
Writ of ehtry to recover two parcels of land in Edgartown. Plea, nul disseisin.
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Decided 1877-10-24
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