Legal Opinion

O'Mara v. Dentinger

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

Decided May 15, 1946Published

1Opinion of the CourtLarkin, J.

On December 28, 1944, plaintiff’s testator was á patient in a hospital. He then owned a 1942 automobile. On that day he delivered to defendant the certificate of registration, having completed the transfer statement on the reverse side of the certificate, by signing it and designating defendant as transferee. Testator, evidently believing death imminent, intended to make to him a gift causa mortis, of the motor vehicle.' Seemingly, possession was given at that time. January 5, 1945, testator died in the hospital, without having revoked the gift February 5, 1945, letters testamentary issued to…

2Cases cited14 opinions

  1. John E. Rosasco Creameries, Inc. v. CohenNew York Court of Appeals · 1937
  2. Harris v. . ClarkNew York Court of Appeals · 1849
  3. Adler v. . ZimmermanNew York Court of Appeals · 1922
  4. Noble v. GardenCalifornia Supreme Court · 1905
  5. O'Connor v. O'ConnorAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1941

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