Legal Opinion
Hellstern v. Hellstern
New York Court of Appeals
Decided December 9, 1938PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtHubbs, J.
The Appellate Division has certified to this court the question “ Should the complaint have been dismissed on the ground that there is an existing final judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction rendered on the merits determining the same cause of action between the parties? ”
The plaintiff is the widow of Hugo Hellstern, deceased. She was duly appointed administratrix of his estate. Thereafter she, as administratrix, brought a proceeding in Surrogate’s Court to discover assets. A decree was duly entered in that proceeding deciding that certain savings bank accounts of her…
2Cases cited11 opinions
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- First National Bank v. . ShulerNew York Court of Appeals · 1897
- Russell v. . McCallNew York Court of Appeals · 1894
- Gray v. . Richmond Bicycle Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1901
- Collins v. . HydornNew York Court of Appeals · 1892
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3Cited by15 opinions
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- Hakala v. SchaickCity of New York Municipal Court · 1939
- In re the Estate of GouldNew York Surrogate's Court · 1939
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