Legal Opinion

In re the Estate of Schweigert

New York Surrogate's Court

Decided May 15, 1896PublishedCited by 5 opinions

Proceedings on probate of will.

1Opinion of the Court

Davie, S.

The will in question bears date April 29, IB'TS. The testator died on the 28th day of December, 1895. No issue is presented by the objections filed or the evidence as to decedent’s testamentary capacity, nor is the question of undue influence involved, but it is asserted' on the part of the contestants that the proponent has. failed to show a compliance with the statute in the execution of the mil or that decedent was apprised of its contents before its execution.

The evidence of the attesting witnesses; regarding formalities of execution', as might be reasonably expected in…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. Brown v. . ClarkNew York Court of Appeals · 1879
  2. Peck v. . CaryNew York Court of Appeals · 1863
  3. Pond v. BerghNew York Court of Chancery · 1843
  4. Trustees of Auburn Seminary v. . CalhounNew York Court of Appeals · 1862
  5. Willis v. . MottNew York Court of Appeals · 1867

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3Cited by5 opinions

  1. In re MetcalfeNew York Surrogate's Court · 1894
  2. In re the Accounting of GlennNew York Surrogate's Court · 1951
  3. In re the Contested Will of SarasohnNew York Surrogate's Court · 1905
  4. People v. Grushkin, New York County Courts1936
  5. Estate of EspitallierCalifornia Superior Court · 1915

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