Tennessee Supreme Court December 15, 1847 (Marshall v. Stephens)

Turley J.

delivered the opinion of the court.

There have been many points made, and argued with much zeal in this" case, most of which we deem it unnecessary to investigate, because in our opinion, the case turns upon the question, as to whether there has been a legal execution of the power of appointment given by the deed of trust to Mary Stephens; and under which the plaintiff Gilbert Marshall