Legal Opinion
Colquhoun (Eliz.) Est. v. Colquhoun (Robt.) Est.
Supreme Court of New Jersey
Decided March 17, 1982PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
The opinion of the Court was delivered by
SCHREIBER, J.
This case involves the status of a mortgage on real property owned by tenants by the entirety. The precise issue is what, if anything, is owed and by whom when one of the tenants receives the mortgage as a gift and subsequently dies.
On August 16, 1973, Robert G. Colquhoun and his wife, Elizabeth, purchased a house at 39 Oak Ridge Road, Basking Ridge, for $51,000. They moved into the home and continued to reside there until their respective deaths. The deed recited the grantees as Robert G. Colquhoun and Elizabeth Colquhoun, his wife, thus…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Newman v. ChaseSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1976
- King v. GreeneSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1959
- Camden Co. Welfare Bd. v. Federal Dep. Ins. Co.New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1948
- Laton v. BalcomSupreme Court of New Hampshire · 1886
- Bronner v. WalrathAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1924
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3Cited by10 opinions
- Anthony L. Petters Diner, Inc. v. StellakisNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1985
- Reitmeier v. KalinoskiDistrict Court, D. New Jersey · 1986
- In re the Estate of ZahnNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1997
- Burbach v. SUSSEX CTY. MUN. UTIL. AUTH.New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1999
- Burbach v. Sussex County Municipal Utilities AuthorityNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1999
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