Legal Opinion

Baldwin v. Smith

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Decided April 7, 1896Published

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

  1. Purdy v. . HaytNew York Court of Appeals · 1883
  2. Garlock v. . VandevortNew York Court of Appeals · 1891
  3. In Re the Probate of the Will of MerriamNew York Court of Appeals · 1892
  4. In Re the Final Judicial Settlement of the Account of McCombNew York Court of Appeals · 1889
  5. Baldwin v. SmithNew York Supreme Court · 1895

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