New York Court of Appeals

Thomas J. Chamberlain, as Executors v. Hascal L. Taylor, Respondents

April 19, 1887105 N.Y. 185

Summary

The Court affirmed the lower court, holding that the executors of Benjamin Chamberlain's will never obtained title to the disputed land because the will did not create a valid trust vesting title, nor did it effect an equitable conversion. Consequently, the deed to Freeman was void and could not support an ejectment action under the statute.