Powell v. Biddle

2 U.S. 70, 1 L. Ed. 293, 2 Dall. 70, 1790 U.S. LEXIS 254

Opinion

Shippen President.

The court entertain no doubt in this case ; and, therefore, ought not to postpone a decision. The bequest was made to a person who was always called Samuel by the testator, though, in fact, named William; and whom the testator had nurtured and educated from his infancy ; when, on the other hand, he did not even know the person really called Samuel. The evidence to explain those facts was proper to be laid before the joy ; and their verdict perfectly accords with the law and equity of the case. Therefore,

Let the Rule be discharged.