Legal Opinion
In re the Estate of Coletti
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided August 2, 1977PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJohn D. Bennett, J.
In this probate proceeding objections were filed and a jury demanded by respondents George Farmer and Carolyn Warner. A motion is now made by them to dismiss the petition before any trial on the merits upon the ground that the decedent was not a (domiciliary) resident of Nassau County at her death on February 14, 1977 as specified in SCPA 206 (subd 1). They request that the proceeding be forwarded to New York County as the "proper county of residence” and also for the convenience of witnesses.
In support of the motion there have been filed affidavits of respondents’ attorney and of respondent,…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Hunt v. . HuntNew York Court of Appeals · 1878
- Williamson v. OsentonSupreme Court of the United States · 1914
- Hinchey v. SellersNew York Court of Appeals · 1959
- Bolton v. . SchrieverNew York Court of Appeals · 1892
- In Re Proving the Will of DaggettNew York Court of Appeals · 1931
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3Cited by4 opinions
- In re the Estate of MargolinNew York Surrogate's Court · 1985
- In re the Estate of HarriganNew York Surrogate's Court · 1984
- Matter of ObregonNew York Court of Appeals · 1998
- Matter of ObregonNew York Court of Appeals · 1998