In re the Probate of the Will of De Haas
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Appeal from surrogate’s court, New York County. Proceedings for the probate óf" the will of Maurits F. H. De Haas, deceased. The will was admitted to probate, and contestant appeals.
1DissentWilliams, J.
(dissenting).—The contestant and appellant is the widow of the testator. The testator died Hovember 23, 1895, leaving the widow and three children by a former wife, his only heirs at law and next of kin. His will was made June 20, 1883, prior to the death of such former wife. The estate consists entirely of personal property. There were three witnesses to the will, Hubbard, Skinner, and Guy. Hubbard was dead at the time the will was presented for probate, and his signature as a witness thereto was not proven. The other two witnesses were examined before the surrogate upon the proceedings…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- In Re the Probate of the Last Will & Testament of CottrellNew York Court of Appeals · 1884
- In Re the Probate of the Last Will & Testament of LaudyNew York Court of Appeals · 1895
- In re McDougall's WillNew York Supreme Court · 1895
- In re the Will of BuchanNew York Surrogate's Court · 1896
- In re the Probate of the Last Will & Testament of McKayNew York Court of Appeals · 1888