Powell v Boggis: 1 May 1866

A share of the produce of real and persona1 estate directed to be sold was given to a fame sole for her life, ‘and after her decease to her heirs, as she shall give it by will, and if she die without leaving a will, to her right heirs for ever.” Held, that ‘right heirs ‘ was to be construed as ‘executors and administrators.’

Citations:

[1866] EngR 145, (1866) 35 Beav 535, (1866) 55 ER 1004

Links:

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Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Wills and Probate

Updated: 21 January 2023; Ref: scu.280856