New Jersey Court of Chancery January 15, 1832 (Skillman v. Van Pelt)

Scott, M.

It appears in evidence, that John Van Pelt, in his life-time, was the undisputed owner of the premises ; and that in and by his will, executed and published in due form of law to pass real estate, inter alia, he devised as follows :—“ I give and devise to my sons, Abraham Van Pelt and James Van Pelt, my farm whereon I now live, containing about two hundred and thirty-five acres of land,