In re the Probate of the Will of Sheeler

Wither, S.

In a prior decision (Matter of Sheeler, 190 Misc. 894) this court determined that it has exclusive jurisdiction herein to hear the issues which may be raised in a proceeding to decide whether or not respondent has the necessary status to entitle him to a preliminary examination of the witnesses to testatrix’ will, preparatory to filing objections thereto. This court there observed that the Supreme Court would undoubtedly decline to entertain the action for reformation of an ante-nuptial agreement, which respondent had sought to institute by filing therein a summons and complaint and…