In re Crofoot's Will
New York Surrogate's Court
In the matter of the probate of Peter J. Crofoot’s will. On application for a construction of such will. Decree directed.
1Opinion of the Court
CARTER, S.
[1,2] Peter J. Crofoot died January 3, 1912, owning both real and personal property, and leaving a will drawn by himself, which has been admitted to probate in this court. Said-decedent was survived by his widow, Clara Crofoot, and by J. Hannibal Crofoot, his brother and only heir and next of kin. Upon said will being admitted to probate, application is made by said J. Hannibal Crofoot for a construction of the second clause of said will under section 2624 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
*431The following is a copy of the second clause of said will, being the only disposing clause…
2Cases cited16 opinions
- Vernon v. . VernonNew York Court of Appeals · 1873
- Monarque v. . MonarqueNew York Court of Appeals · 1880
- Campbell v. . BeaumontNew York Court of Appeals · 1883
- In Re the Judicial Settlement of the Accounts of SmithNew York Court of Appeals · 1892
- Leonard v. . BurrNew York Court of Appeals · 1858
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