BROWNE v. DUBEY


251 A.2d 424 (1969)

Eleanor BROWNE, Executrix U/W Victor C. Sylvester v. Eva DUBEY; Rachel Woodbury; Jennie Y. Sylvester; Fred Sylvester; Emma A. Hill; Elizabeth G. Wallace; Nellie J. Graeb; Judith E. Sylvester; and Muriel J. Sylvester.

Supreme Judicial Court of Maine.

March 19, 1969.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Arnold Lane, Bridgton, for plaintiff.

Joseph Margolin, Norway, Christopher A. Moen, Jr., Portland, for defendant.

Before WILLIAMSON, C. J., and WEBBER, TAPLEY, MARDEN, DUFRESNE, and WEATHERBEE, JJ.


MARDEN, Justice.

On report, upon agreed statement of facts and exhibits.

The problem arises out of the consecutive clauses of the Will of Maurice A. Sylvester who died on June 18, 1955 and whose will was allowed on August 15, 1955. The clauses read as follows:

"FOURTH: My homestead farm on the east side of the Kansas Road in Bridgton, Maine, I give, bequeath and devise to my son, Victor Sylvester to have and to hold to him and his heirs and assigns...

Let's get started

Leagle.com

Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.

  • Updated daily.
  • Uncompromising quality.
  • Complete, Accurate, Current.

Listed below are the cases that are cited in this Featured Case. Click the citation to see the full text of the cited case. Citations are also linked in the body of the Featured Case.

Cited Cases

  • No Cases Found

Listed below are those cases in which this Featured Case is cited. Click on the case name to see the full text of the citing case.

Citing Cases