The testator bequeathed several legacies, and, among others, to SW, 14,000 pounds and to the latter gentleman’s family 6000 pounds. SW. had six children, all living at the date of the testamentary instrument, and at the death of the testator, and no other issue. Held, that such six children were, as joint tenants, exclusively entitled to the legacy of 6000 pounds.
[1843] EngR 1210, (1843) 3 Hare 65, (1843) 67 ER 298
Commonlii
England and Wales
Updated: 16 October 2021; Ref: scu.306904