Legal Opinion
In re the Construction of the Will of Lewin
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided July 5, 1968PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
John M. Keane, ¡S.
The Court of Appeals at 20 N Y 2d 644 (1967) denied the respondents in this construction proceeding leave to appeal. Their counsel now apply to this court for allowances under SCPA 2302 for legal services rendered in this court, the Appellate Division, and the Court of Appeals.
The construction proceeding was initiated on behalf of the husband of the decedent by his guardian appointed pursuant to section 115-c of the Mental Hygiene Law.- The respondents were two sisters of the decedent. The precise question for determination concerned the interpretation of a short paragraph…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- In re the Estate of SnellAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1962
- In re the Estate of BloomingdaleNew York Surrogate's Court · 1938
- In re the Estate of LewinNew York Surrogate's Court · 1966
- In re the Accounting of KroossNew York Surrogate's Court · 1951
- People v. KleinAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1925
3Cited by1 opinion
- In re the Estate of DowNew York Surrogate's Court · 1977