In re the Estate of Miller
New York Surrogate's Court
1Opinion of the Court
Witmer, S.
On this compulsory judicial settlement proceeding a dispute has arisen over-the amount of commissions to which the executor is entitled, which in turn depends upon whether certain provisions of the will herein constitute a specific or general devise or legacy. The will was admitted to probate in 1906. The two individuals named as executors in the will were appointed, and one of them, the respondent, is still serving. By paragraph “ Second ” of his will the testator made a specific bequest of his piano to two daughters, and by paragraph “ Third ” he specifically devised a house and…
2Cases cited12 opinions
- In re the Estate of SmallmanNew York Surrogate's Court · 1931
- Crawford v. . McCarthyNew York Court of Appeals · 1899
- Schenck v. . DartNew York Court of Appeals · 1860
- Looram v. LooramNew York Court of Appeals · 1936
- In Re the Estate of CrouseNew York Court of Appeals · 1927
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