In re the Intermediate Accounting of Sutter

John C. Boylan, S.

This is a motion to strike out the objections of one of the chief beneficiaries named in the will.

During the many conferences had in this matter, the parties were advised repeatedly by the court that before framing objections, the draftsman should first become thoroughly familiar with the terms of the will, sections 49 and 210 of the Surrogate’s Court Act, and then proceed accordingly. Unfortunately, the draftsman of the objections now before the court, paid little heed to our advice.

The purpose of pleadings is to present and define the issues to be tried and determined, and…