¶1The decree appealed from will be affirmed, for the reasons stated in the opinion filed in the court below by Vice-Chancellor Learning.
92 N.J. Eq. 682
Duncan v. Murphy
Decided June 20, 1921
Supreme Court of New Jersey · decided 1921-06-20
Duncan, for his use, comfort and maintenance during the term of his natural life; and after his death I give, devise and bequeath my said estate or the residue thereof to my two daughters, Mary Murphy and Annie Hall, in equal shares, to them, their heirs and assigns forever.’ “The contention of complainant is that Edward F. Duncan is by this clause of the will given not only a life estate in the real and personal property of testatrix but also the right to sell part or all…
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Decided 1921-06-20
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