Adams v. Olin
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from special term, New York county. Proceeding by George H. Adams and another, as executors, against Stephen H. Olin and another, as executors. From so much of two orders as allowed defendants costs as in an action, plaintiffs appeal. For former reports, see 16 N. Y. Supp. 131, 18 N. Y. Supp. 899, and 21 N. Y. Supp. 1122.
1Opinion of the CourtVan Brunt, P. J.
This was begun as a special proceeding under the statutes to determine a disputed claim against an estate. The matter was referred to a referee to hear and determine, and after three trials, and three hearings at the general term, a judgment for a large amount was recovered by the claimants. The defendants then appealed to the court of appeals, and before argument the Code, in respect to these proceedings, was amended. It was provided by section 2718 of the Code, as amended, that:
“If the executor or administrator doubts the justice of any claim presented against the estate he may enter into…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Adams v. . OlinNew York Court of Appeals · 1893
3Cited by8 opinions
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