Legal Opinion
In re Harris
New York Supreme Court
Decided May 1, 1958PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMatthew M. Levy, J.
In 1929, Jean Ferris d’Espinay, by a trust agreement amended in 1931, caused to be set aside the sum of $125,000 to be distributed, free of all duties and taxes, to and among such persons as she might name or appoint in her will or in a codicil thereto. Josephine Grove was among those appointed in a codicil to the last testament of the settlor to share to the extent of $25,000 in that fund. The settlor died on September 19,1941, on which date it was claimed by Grove that the sum of $25,000 became, due and payable to her. Because questions arose as to the validity of the trust agreement and of…
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- Prager v. New Jersey Fidelity & Plate Glass Insurance Co. of NewarkNew York Court of Appeals · 1927
- Rose Powers, as Administratrix of the Goods, Chattels, and Credits of Edward J. Powers, Deceased v. The New York Central Railroad CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1958
- Persons v. GardnerAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1907
- Brady v. The Mayor of the City of New YorkAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1897
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3Cited by2 opinions
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