HERBERT & OTHERS v. WREN & OTHERS


11 U.S. 370 (1813)

7 Cranch 370

HERBERT AND OTHERS v. WREN AND WIFE AND OTHERS.

Supreme Court of United States.

February 26, 1813.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

E.I. LEE, for the Plaintiffs in error.

R.I. TAYLOR, contra.

TODD,


MARSHALL, Ch. J. after stating the case, delivered the opinion of the Court as follows:

The material questions in the cause are:

1. Has a Court of equity jurisdiction in the case?

2. Is the Plaintiff, Susanna, entitled to dower?

3. If these points be in her favor what decree ought the Court to make?

According to the practice which prevails generally in England, Courts of equity and Courts...

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