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6 Dem. Sur. 184 · New York Surrogate's Court · Feb 15, 1888
The authorities of O’Gara v. Clearkin ( 58 N. Y., 663 ); McWhorter v. Benson *191 (Hopk. Ch., 28); Vanderheyden v. Vanderheyden ( 2 Paige, 287 ); Cairns v. … Counsel for the executor Yedder cites the case of Everts v. Everts ( 62 Barb., 577 ) as an authority for allowing the claim for car-fare and board upon his journey here. We do not so understand it.
Cited 0 timesPublished61 Misc. 2d 1064 · New York Surrogate's Court · Feb 16, 1970
The case of Palmer v. De Witt ( 47 N. … Stephens v.
Cited 4 timesPublished165 Misc. 285 · New York Surrogate's Court · Oct 28, 1937
(Hamilton v. Drogo, 241 N. Y. 401 .) … (Bloodgood v. Lewis, 209 N. Y. 95 , revg. 146 App. Div. 86 , and modfg. 151 id. 941; Hamilton v. Drogo, 241 N. Y. 401, 404 ; Hill v. Guaranty Trust Co., 163 App. Div. 374 .)
Cited 11 timesPublished2 Connoly 224 · New York Surrogate's Court · Mar 15, 1890
Wotherspoon, 49 Super. 152, there appeared to be only one son, and the claim related to the board of the father. Maltby v. … Jenkins v. Tucker, 1 H. Bl. 90.
Cited 0 timesPublished88 Misc. 2d 462 · New York Surrogate's Court · Nov 1, 1976
(Reed v Browne, 295 NY 184 ; Weeks v Frankel, 197 NY 304 .) The application of the rule can and has led to absurd consequences. In one case the sole trustee was an income beneficiary along with others. … (Woodward v James, 115 NY 346 , supra; cf. Sweet v Schliemann, 95 App Div 266 .)
Cited 5 timesPublishedIn re the Judicial Settlement of the Account of Randell
2 Connoly 29 · New York Surrogate's Court · Jul 15, 1889
Howe v. Searing, supra; Hegeman v. Hegeman, supra; Wood v. Erie Railway Co., 72 N. Y. 196 . … Jackson v. Badger, 109 N. Y. 632 ; Bucklin v. Bucklin, 1 Abb. App. Dec. 242; Phillips v. Wooster, 36 N. Y. 412 . The case of Isenhart v. Brown, 2 Edw. Ch. 341 , I do not consider as in conflict with this conclusion.
Cited 12 timesPublished2 Connoly 411 · New York Surrogate's Court · Oct 15, 1890
On the 27th of January, 1890, the directors passed the following resolution: “ Resolved, that in the opinion of the members of the board it is expedient, and they recommend^ that the capital stock of this bank be reduced … Hyatt v. Allen, 56 N. Y. 553 ; *414 Matter of Kernochan, 104 N. Y. 618 .
Cited 0 timesPublished1 Dem. Sur. 123 · New York Surrogate's Court · Nov 15, 1882
To the same effect is Campbell v. Thatcher (supra). Judge Leonard, in Dobke v. … Board of Supervisors, 1 Sweeney, 219; 1870, Bolles v. Duff, 56 Barb., 574 ; 1871, Merrill v. Merrill, 11 Abb. Pr. N. S., 76; 1872, Giles v. Austin, 2 J. & S. 545; 1873, Taylor v. Grant, 4 J. & S., 260; 1874, Guidet v.
Cited 1 timesPublishedIn re the application for the probate of the will of Bartholick
1 Connoly 373 · New York Surrogate's Court · Mar 15, 1889
Cornwell v. Riker, 2 Dem. 354 ; Brown v. Torrey, 24 Barb. 583 ; Reynolds v. Root, 62 Id. 253 ; Horn v. Pullman, 72 N. Y. 269 ; Coit v. Patchen, 77 Id. 536. Second. Undue influence. … Wilson v. Moran, 3 Bradf. 181 ; Newhouse v. Godwin, 17 Barb. 236 ; Matter of Will of Smith, 95 N. Y. 516 ; Nexsen v. Nexsen, 2 Keyes, 229 .
Cited 0 timesPublished150 Misc. 261 · New York Surrogate's Court · Jan 25, 1934
Brown, S. This proceeding is brought for the judicial settlement of the accounts of the executors of the estate of Caroline Sexton Smith, deceased. … (Kahn v. Tierney, 135 App. Div. 897 ; Matter of Hinchman, 141 id. 95; Eidt v. Eidt, 203 N. Y. 325 ; Roome v. Phillips , 24 id. 463.)
Cited 0 timesPublishedIn re the Judicial Settlement of the Estate of Oosterhoudt
1 Gibb. Surr. 516 · New York Surrogate's Court · Jan 15, 1896
White v. White, 2 Vern. 43; Bridgman v. Dove, 3 Atk. 20; Hancox v. Abbey, 11 Ves. 186; Ancaster v. Mayer, 1 Brown’s Ch. 454. … Cowing v. Howard, 46 Barb. 580 ; Duffy v. Duncan, 32 id. 593.. They are liable for interest on moneys of the trust fund converted to their own use. Schieffelin v. Stewart, 1 Johns. Ch. 624 ; Brown v.
Cited 0 timesPublished2 Redf. 341 · New York Surrogate's Court · Sep 15, 1876
In Gardiner v. Gardiner ( 34 N. … Undue influence may be inferred from circumstances (Marvin v. Marvin, 3 Abb. Ct. App. Dec., 192 ; Lake v. Ranney, 33 Barb., 49 ). In Seguine v.
Cited 4 timesPublished3 Redf. 348 · New York Surrogate's Court · Sep 15, 1878
The cases of Jones v. Foxall, Robinett’s Appeal, Kepler v. Davis, Dimes v. Scott, Gillespie v. Brooks and Colburn v. … (Thompson v. Brown, 4 Johns. Ch., 619 .) It seems to me that, under the circumstances pre *362 sented, it would be extremely inequitable for this or any court to comply with the demand made.
Cited 0 timesPublished149 Misc. 235 · New York Surrogate's Court · Oct 19, 1933
(Hoey v. Gilroy, 129 N. Y. 132, 138 ; Wormser v. Brown, 149 id. 163 ; Schieffelin v. Leary, 219 App. Div. 660, 665 .)
Cited 7 timesPublishedIn re the Estate of Volckening
75 Misc. 2d 221 · New York Surrogate's Court · Aug 8, 1973
(Davis v. Crandall, 101 N. … Div. 65 , supra; Waldo v. Hayes, 96 App. Div. 454 ; Matter of Dittrich, 53 Misc 2d 782 ; Matter of Hoyt, 55 Misc 2d 240 .)
Cited 4 timesPublished150 Misc. 728 · New York Surrogate's Court · Mar 14, 1934
L. 36) the question was whether one Benny, or one O’Brien, was entitled to a seat in the board of councilmen of Bayonne. … Phelps v.
Cited 1 timesPublishedIn re Proving the Last Will & Testament of Dorsey
16 Mills Surr. 350 · New York Surrogate's Court · Mar 15, 1916
(Herring v. Hoppock, 15 N. Y. 409 ; Storey v. Brennan, id 524 ; Cagger v. Lansing, 64 id. 413 , 417 ; Moore v. Bristol, 2 Wkly. Dig. 293 ; Birdsall v. Patterson, 51 N. Y. 43, 47 , 48 ; Browne v. Murdock, 12 Abb. N. … C. 36O ; Dobie v. Armstrong, 160 N. Y. 594 ; Hagan v. Stone, 174 id. 320.) - The motion for a new trial must therefore be denied and the motion for decree of probate on the findings of the jury granted.
Cited 4 timesPublished4 N.Y.S. 472 · New York Surrogate's Court · Jun 18, 1888
In Voessing v. Voessing, 4 Redf. … In Cornwell v.
Cited 1 timesPublishedIn re the Probate of the Will of Levine
194 Misc. 518 · New York Surrogate's Court · Nov 26, 1948
Comrs. of Public Charities & Correction v. Cullen, 153 N. Y. 629, 637 ; People v. Jansen, 264 N. Y. 364, 366 .) … In Schatzberg v. Schatzberg ( 229 App.
Cited 4 timesPublished2 Redf. 392 · New York Surrogate's Court · Dec 15, 1876
(Theological Sem. of Auburn v. Cole, 18 Barb., 370 ; Shook v. Shook, 19 Id., 653 Campbell v. Browne, 5 Paige, 36 .) … In Hartnet v.
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