Baldwin v. Smith
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Appeal from a judgment in favor of defendant.
1Opinion of the CourtBartlett, J.
The defendant is the executor of the will of. Jacob Baldwin. By that will, the testator bequeated to his sister-in-law, Mary Baldwin, full and complete possession of all his personal property, of every kind, which he had on his farm, for her sole benefit as long as she should live; and he.-directed his executor ■ -to sell so much of the land which comprised his homestead as would be necessary for the support of the said Mary Baldwin. After her death, -the remainder was divided' and bequeathed to various relatives, including Nicholas Baldwin, the brother of the testator, now deceased. The…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Purdy v. . HaytNew York Court of Appeals · 1883
- Garlock v. . VandevortNew York Court of Appeals · 1891
- In Re the Probate of the Will of MerriamNew York Court of Appeals · 1892
- In Re the Final Judicial Settlement of the Account of McCombNew York Court of Appeals · 1889
- Baldwin v. SmithNew York Supreme Court · 1895