Case Name: Vincent A. Tompkins, Appellant, v. David Kasten et al., Respondents
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1945-05-09
Citations: 269 A.D. 799
Docket Number: 
Parties: Vincent A. Tompkins, Appellant, v. David Kasten et al., Respondents.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 269
Pages: 799–799

Head Matter:
Vincent A. Tompkins, Appellant, v. David Kasten et al., Respondents.

Opinion:
This action is to recover damages for an alleged trespass. The answer set up, among other things, general denials and title in the defendants. The question of title was litigated and depended upon the construction of the first paragraph of' the will of Edward McVeigh. The language of that will might, by itself, seem uncertain. However, when it is studied in connection with the physical surroundings, conceded boundary lines, location of roads and structures, its meaning and the intention of the testator become clear without parol evidence of intention, which is disputed. Judgment dismissing the complaint affirmed, with costs. All concur.