In re Scott
New York Surrogate's Court
1Opinion of the Court
The Subrógate. — The executor submitted his final account of proceedings, including also a personal claim against the *235estate of the testator, for allowance and settlement. The residuary legatee — the widow being now deceased — contested both the account and the claim; and the proofs having been taken before me, I am now called upon to decide the matter in controversy.
The testator by his will gave the use and interest of all his property to his wife during her lifetime, and so much of the principal as might be necessary for her support. The property which the testator left was a judgment for…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Murray v. BlatchfordCourt for the Trial of Impeachments and Correction of Errors · 1828
3Cited by4 opinions
- Moulton v. HolmesCalifornia Supreme Court · 1881
- Gillespie v. BrooksNew York Surrogate's Court · 1876
- In re the Transfer Tax Upon the Estate of ThomasNew York Surrogate's Court · 1902
- Browne v. BedfordNew York Surrogate's Court · 1886