Hilliker v. Bast
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Submission of a controversy upon an agreed statement of facts, pursuant to section 1279 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
1Opinion of the Court
Jenks, J.:
This is a -submitted controversy to obtain a construction of the 4th provision of the will of George Hostrand, deceased. *553The testator first directed' payment of his debts; second, he bequeathed to his wife, in lieu of dower, the use, income and-interest of $10,000 for life, and upon her'decease tlié said sum to'his son Henry, to him and his lawful issue him surviving forever; third, gave certain household furniture to his wife, and then provided: “ Fourth. All ■ the rest, residue and remainder of 'my estate, both real and personal, I give, devise and bequeath unto my son Henry L.…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Thurber v. . ChambersNew York Court of Appeals · 1876
- Clark v. CammannAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1897
3Cited by3 opinions
- In re the Application for Letters of Administration of the Goods, Chattels & Credits of BilletAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1919
- In re the Estate of McParlanNew York Surrogate's Court · 1938
- Bassett v. WellsNew York Supreme Court · 1907