Legal Opinion

Weber v. Weber

New York Supreme Court

Decided November 15, 1879PublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtVan Vorst, J.

The question involved in this action is important, but it was my impression at the close of the trial that the action could not be maintained, under the evidence, and reflection since has confirmed that idea.

The pass books of the savings bank, issued to the defendant on the deposit by him of his own money, afford the only evidence to establish the trust contended for. But the circumstances under which the accounts were opened do not lead to the conclusion that the defendant intended absolutely to part with his title and ownership of the moneys in question, and I do not think he has.

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2Cited by4 opinions

  1. In re the Judicial Settlement of the Account of MuellerAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1897
  2. In re the Judicial Settlement of the Accounts of the Executors of the Last Will & Testament of KingNew York Surrogate's Court · 1906
  3. In re Dohrmann's EstateAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1897
  4. In re the Estate of SmithNew York Surrogate's Court · 1903

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