Legal Opinion
Murray v. Lewis
New Jersey Court of Chancery
Decided June 5, 1923PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Fielder, V. C.
Gustav H. Gossler died February 24th, 1922, a resident of this state, leaving a will dated February 7th, 1912, which recites that he then resided in New York City. Its pertinent parts are quoted:
“First. After all my lawful debts are paid and discharged I give and bequeath
“Second. To my executrix and executors, who shall qualify, the sum of five thousand dollars.
“This legacy is not to be in lieu of any commissions they may be entitled to. A sealed letter or paper addressed to my executors will be found with this my will, expressing my wishes as to the said sum, but such letter or…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Booth v. Baptist Church of Christ of PoughkeepsieNew York Court of Appeals · 1891
- Newton v. Seaman's Friend SocietyMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1881
- Hatheway v. SmithSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1907
3Cited by4 opinions
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- Hackensack Trust Co. v. Hackensack Hospital Assn.New Jersey Court of Chancery · 1936
- Clark v. Citizens Nat. Bank of CollingswoodNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1955
- Matter of Estate of PetersNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1986