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CROXALL v. SHERERD

72 U.S. 268 (____)

5 Wall. 268

CROXALL v. SHERERD.

Supreme Court of United States.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Messrs. Reverdy Johnson, Brent, and Merrick, for the plaintiff in error:

Messrs. J.P. Bradley and F.T. Frelinghuysen, contra, for the purchasers.

Mr. Justice SWAYNE delivered the opinion of the court.

Whether under the deed of Robert Morris of the 15th November, 1793, Charles Croxall was tenant for life, remainder to Mary Croxall his wife, for life, remainder to their son Thomas Croxall in tail — whether Mary Croxall was not the donee in tail under the rule in Shelley's case, and if so, whether her estate was a legal or equitable one — and whether

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