MASSEY v. LEAMING


4 U.S. 123 (____)

4 Dall. 123

Massey et al. Executors of Massey versus Leaming.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Tilghman and Levy, for the plaintiff.

Sergeant, for the defendant.


The case was, simply, this: Mrs. Massey, the testatrix, was in a low state of health for some time before her death; the defendant took the charge of her affairs, and had some accounts against her; but he borrowed 150l. from her, for which he gave a bond payable in one year, with interest. On the 5th of June 1784, she made her will, which was proved on the 21st of June, containing, among other things this bequest: "I give to T. Leaming, in consideration of his many services...

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