In re Wood's Estate
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from surrogate’s court, New York county. Petition for the revocation of letters of administration with the will annexed on the estate of Samuel Wood, deceased, theretofore issued to Jennie E. Wood. From an order denying the petition, petitioners appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtLawrence, J.
This is an appeal from an order or decree of the surrogate of the city and county of New York, denying the application of the appellants for a revocation of the letters of administration with the will annexed upon the estate of Samuel Wood, deceased, theretofore issued to the respondent, Jennie E. Wood. The application is made under section 2685 of the Code of Civil Procedure, and is based upon four grounds: (1) That she has wasted the estate to which the appellants would be ultimately entitled; (2) that she is completely under the influence of an attorney for persons asserting large claims…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- In re Wood's EstateNew York Surrogate's Court · 1891
- Wood v. NesbittNew York Supreme Court · 1891