The testator, on his marriage, covenanted that his representatives should, within three months after his decease, pay 2000 pounds to trustees, to be held for his wife for life.
By his will, after collecting all his debts to be paid, he gave his widow an annuity of 300 pounds a year, payable quarterly, and other benefits. Held, that the provision for the wife, under the settlement, was not satisfied by the provision made for her by the will.
[1858] EngR 881, (1858) 25 Beav 568, (1858) 53 ER 754
Commonlii
England and Wales
Updated: 08 October 2021; Ref: scu.289352 br>