BUSBY v. BUSBY


1 U.S. 226 (1787)

1 Dall. 226

BUSBY versus BUSBY.

Supreme Court of United States.


SHIPPEN, President.

The question arises upon the will of Thomas Busby, whether the devise to his wife of a certain piece of land therein mentioned, passes a fee simple, or an estate for life only. — There are no words of limitation in the devise; but, it is contended, that in the introductory part of the will, and by the whole will taken together, it was the clear intention of the testator to pass a fee. The intention of the testator is said to be the pole...

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