The American Law Review, Volume 9Little, Brown, and Company, 1875 - Law |
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Page 76
... the sole heir , and did he acquire an interest which would pass to his widow , or widow and issue ? and , b . Could he dispose of that interest by will ? As the Supreme Court decided the first two questions in 76 LAW OF ADOPTION .
... the sole heir , and did he acquire an interest which would pass to his widow , or widow and issue ? and , b . Could he dispose of that interest by will ? As the Supreme Court decided the first two questions in 76 LAW OF ADOPTION .
Page 77
... decided that he had complied with the statute . The opinion then proceeds as follows : - " We are of opinion , therefore , that the adoption was valid , and the next inquiry is , What are the rights of the adopted daughter under her ...
... decided that he had complied with the statute . The opinion then proceeds as follows : - " We are of opinion , therefore , that the adoption was valid , and the next inquiry is , What are the rights of the adopted daughter under her ...
Page 78
... decided , in 1806 , that estates tail were a part of the law in Massachusetts , and were to follow the common - law definition . In Ide v . Ide , 5 Mass . 501 , the same estate was recognized . In Hawley v . Northampton , 8 Mass . 38 ...
... decided , in 1806 , that estates tail were a part of the law in Massachusetts , and were to follow the common - law definition . In Ide v . Ide , 5 Mass . 501 , the same estate was recognized . In Hawley v . Northampton , 8 Mass . 38 ...
Page 81
... decided that the first exception is to be construed literally according to the technical meaning of the words , " heirs of the body . " Cases under it will seldom arise , as this is not a customary mode of devise in this state . But may ...
... decided that the first exception is to be construed literally according to the technical meaning of the words , " heirs of the body . " Cases under it will seldom arise , as this is not a customary mode of devise in this state . But may ...
Page 84
... decided , Nourse v . Merriam , 8 Cush . 11 , which comes quite near to the supposed one . One Joseph Houghton undertook , by will , to give $ 12,000 to the town of Bolton , to establish a school for the benefit of the inhabi- tants ...
... decided , Nourse v . Merriam , 8 Cush . 11 , which comes quite near to the supposed one . One Joseph Houghton undertook , by will , to give $ 12,000 to the town of Bolton , to establish a school for the benefit of the inhabi- tants ...
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