Stevens v. Stevens
New York Surrogate's Court
Application for probate of decedent’s will, made by Russell Stevens, executor therein named; opposed by William Stevens and another, next of kin.
1Opinion of the Court
The Surrogate.
The testatrix in this case was of sufficient mental capacity at the time of the execution of the will propounded; she was under no restraint, and the statutory formalities were well complied with in the execution of the will. The point of the controversy is this: After the testatrix had signed the will, fully understanding all of its contents and expressing her assent thereto, in fact after the will had been fully made and executed, the testatrix stated to the scrivener that her household furniture, clothing and bedding, she wished to bequeath to Jane Myers, except a bureau…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- In Re the Probate of the Will of O'NeilNew York Court of Appeals · 1883
- Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent De Paul v. KellyNew York Court of Appeals · 1876
- Robins v. CoryellNew York Supreme Court · 1858
- Van Hanswyck v. WieseNew York Supreme Court · 1865
- Brady v. McCrossonNew York Surrogate's Court · 1881
3Cited by3 opinions
- In re the Estate of EnrightNew York Surrogate's Court · 1931
- In re the Probate of the Last Will & Testament of FoxNew York Surrogate's Court · 1922
- In re the Judicial Settlement of Account of SternbergNew York Surrogate's Court · 1928