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WALKER v. WALKER

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76 U.S. 743 (1870)

9 Wall. 743

19 L.Ed. 814

WALKER, v. WALKER'S EXECUTOR.

Supreme Court of United States.

April 30, 1870.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

The case was elaborately and ably argued by Messrs. Sidney Bartlett and B.R. Curtis, for the appellant; and by Messrs. Thomas and Hutchins, contra.

Mr. Justice DAVIS delivered the opinion of the court.

The bill here seeks to charge the estate of Dr. Walker, in the hands of his executors, with a trust in favor of his widow. The court below found that the trust existed and was valid, and this appeal seeks to review that decision as erroneous.

Two principal questions are presented for consideration:

1st. Is the trust created by the articles of separation in this case valid, and will a court of equity...

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