Graham v. Moore , 5 Del. 318 ( 1851 )


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  • The property sold in this case was the right of Tincey Moore, as tenant in dower, in the lands of her late husband; and the dower had not been laid off.

    Cullen, for the rule. Saulsbury and McFee, contra.

    Graham was the purchaser; and now objected to the sale, because he could get no .title ; the dower (not assigned) being no estate liable to be levied on or sold. (13 Wend. Rep., 524; 10 Ib., 414, 528; 2 Cowen's Rep., 638; 1 Cruise Dig., 131, 194-5; 14 Mass. Rep., 378.)

    Mr. Saulsbury said, caveat emptor; but the court set aside the sale.

    Rule absolute.

Document Info

Citation Numbers: 5 Del. 318

Filed Date: 7/1/1851

Precedential Status: Precedential

Modified Date: 7/20/2022