Jefferys v. Jefferys
England and Wales Court of Chancery
41 Eng. Rep. 443 (1841)
- Written by Eric Miller, JD
Facts
In 1834, John Jefferys made a voluntary agreement to convey his real estate interests into a trust for the benefit of his three daughters—Sarah, Martha, and Charlotte—for the consideration of love and affection. John’s freehold interests—i.e., property owned in fee simple—were conveyed to the trust. John also agreed to surrender his copyhold interests—i.e., property held as part of a manor—to the trust. However, prior to his death in 1836, John changed his mind and conveyed a portion of the copyholds to his wife, Isabella Jefferys (defendant). Sarah died in 1835, and her interests passed to Martha and Charlotte (plaintiffs). After John’s death, Martha and Charlotte filed a bill in equity, seeking to compel Isabella to surrender her copyhold interests.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Cottenham, J.)
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