Corcoran v. Corcoran
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Appeal from Surrogate’s Court, Oneida County. Proceedings by Mary Corcoran and another for the probate of the will of Cornelius Corcoran, deceased. From a judgment of the Surrogate’s Court admitting the will to probate, John F. Corcoran appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtRobson, J.
Cornelius Corcoran died January 17, 1894, leaving, him surviving, a widow and one son, the appellant, and three daughters, the respondents, his only heirs at law and next of kin. The widow survived her husband about seven years. The will in question bears date January 17, 1894. Petition for its probate was presented to the Surrogate’s Court June 14, 1910. Objections to the probate were filed by the son, which fairly put in issue the making and execution by deceased of the instrument in question. The evidence on the hearing was given by proponent; contestant offering no proof. The effect of .…
2Cases cited14 opinions
- In Re Proving the Last Will & Testament of KennedyNew York Court of Appeals · 1901
- In Re the Probate of the Last Will & Testament of CottrellNew York Court of Appeals · 1884
- Jackson v. . JacksonNew York Court of Appeals · 1868
- Jackson v. Van DusenNew York Supreme Court · 1809
- Orser v. . OrserNew York Court of Appeals · 1861
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