In re the Probate of the Will of Beatty
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
In a contested probate proceeding the objections, that the propounded instrument was not duly executed and that it was procured by fraud and undue influence, were dismissed at the trial. On the single issue submitted to the jury it was found that at the time of the execution of the instrument the decedent did not possess testamentary capacity, and a decree was entered thereon dismissing the petition and denying probate to the instrument. Decree, insofar as appeal is taken (first, second and third decretal paragraphs) reversed on the law, with costs to appellant, payable out of the estate, and…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- In re the Probate of the Will of BeattyNew York Surrogate's Court · 1954
3Cited by4 opinions
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- In re the Estate of MirskyNew York Surrogate's Court · 1975
- In re the Estate of SchneierNew York Surrogate's Court · 1979
- In re the Estate of ShapiroNew York Surrogate's Court · 1962