Gladding v. Follett
New York Surrogate's Court
Hearing of objection, by executor and testamentary trustee, on the judicial settlement of Ms account, to the allowance of claim, presented by Louisa Frances Follett, who was a cousin of testatrix and mother of Louisa F. Follett, an infant of the age of thirteen years, for moneys paid and expenses incurred in respect of the support, maintenance and education of that infant.
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Hearing of objection, by executor and testamentary trustee, on the judicial settlement of Ms account, to the allowance of claim, presented by Louisa Frances Follett, who was a cousin of testatrix and mother of Louisa F. Follett, an infant of the age of thirteen years, for moneys paid and expenses incurred in respect of the support, maintenance and education of that infant. The Surrogate, after hearing counsel for the respective parties, made and caused to be filed his conclusions of fact as follows: First. Ernestine R. Freeman made her will on the 23rd day of October, 1876, and soon…
1Opinion of the Court
The Surrogate.
The only disputed question upon this accounting arises under the third clause of the will of the testatrix, which is as follows:
“ Third. I give, devise and bequeath all the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, both real and personal of every name and nature, unto Albert F. Glad-ding, of the village of Norwich, New York, in trust for, and for the use and benefit of Louisa F. Follett, daughter of Samuel R. and Louisa Frances Follett, of the village of Norwich aforesaid, to take possession of the whole of said property and invest the same as he deems advisable and appropriate,…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Thompson v. BrownNew York Court of Chancery · 1820
- In re BostwickNew York Court of Chancery · 1819
- Wilkes v. RogersNew York Supreme Court · 1810
- In re KaneNew York Court of Chancery · 1847
- Smith v. GeortnerNew York Supreme Court · 1870
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