Egerton v Jones; 16 Mar 1830

References: [1830] EngR 487, (1830) 3 Sim 409, (1830) 57 ER 1051
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An estate at C was settled on A for life, remainder to his first and other sons in tail male, remainder to A. in fee. A. devised as follows : ‘As to the reversion and inheritance of the freehold estate at C., purchased by me in pursuance of my marriage articles, bearing date, &e., in case of failure of issue of my body by my said wife, I give and devise the same,’ &e. He then limited the estate to his brothers in succession, and to their respective first and other sons in tail male. The Court was of opinion that the devise was good.
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  • See Also – Egerton -v- Jones (Commonlii, [1830] EngR 549, (1830) 3 Sim 392, (1830) 57 ER 1044 (B))
    Upon the allowance of exceptions to a report approving of a title, the Court will, on the application of the vendor, refer it back to the Master to review his report, in orders to give the vendor an opportunity of producing evidence to remove the . .
  • See Also – Egerton -v- Jones (Commonlii, [1830] EngR 780, (1830) 1 Russ & My 694, (1830) 39 ER 266)
    An exception to a report in favour of the title having been on argument allowed, leave was given to the Plaintiff, some time afterwards, to go again before the Master, for the purpose of bringing evidence to shew that the objection which the Court . .