New York Court of Appeals

D. Wilmot Scott, Respondents v. William G. Guernsey, Appellants

September 5, 187148 N.Y. 106

Summary

The Court affirmed the lower court, holding that the will of William Spier should be construed to give the remainder to Polly Guernsey's children (or their heirs) at her death, and that tenants who built on the life estate are not entitled to compensation or a lien on co‑tenants' shares.