Chatfield v. Hewlett
New York Surrogate's Court
Contest over the substitution of an attorney in place of Levi S. Chatfield, attorney for Abraham Hewlett, proponent, in proceedings for the probate of decedent’s will. The facts appear sufficiently in the opinion.
1Opinion of the Court
The Surrogate.
On May 23rd, 1879, an application was made by the proponent of decedent’s last will and testament for the substitution of another attorney, in the place of Mr. Chatfield who had theretofore been acting as his counsel. Mr. Chatfield consented that, upon the making of due provision for the payment of his services, the desired change might be effected. By consent of the parties, an order was thereupon entered substituting Mr. Armstrong as proponent’s attorney, and directing a reference to Mr. Marsh to take proof as to the value of. the services of Mr. Chatfield, in the matter of…
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