Johnson v. Battelle

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Johnson v. Battelle, 125 Mass. 453 (Mass. 1878)
1878 Mass. LEXIS 102
Gray

Johnson v. Battelle

Opinion of the Court

Gray, C. J.

By the will, the defendant took an estate for life, with a power to sell and convey in fee, if necessary for his support and maintenance, and the remainder over was contingent on its not becoming necessary to exercise that power. The facts agreed showing such necessity, the deed from the defendant to the plaintiff passed an absolute title. Lyon v. Marsh, 116 Mass, 232. Bamforth v. Bamforth, 123 Mass. 280. Smith v. Snow 123 Mass. 323. Gibbins v. Shepard, post, 541.

Judgment for the defendant.

Reference

Full Case Name
Charles R. Johnson v. George S. Battelle
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22 cases
Status
Published