KENISON, C. J.
The devise to Edward M. Cotter of "my real estate located at 120 Pearl Street" is a common example of devises by popular name without any attempt at formal description. 4 Bowe-Parker (Rev. ed.) Page on Wills, s. 33.19 (1961). Such devises are generally sustained as valid and are considered as constituting a gift of the buildings and of the land used in connection therewith. Cowan v. Cowan, 90 N.H. 198; Marston v. ...
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