In re Jackson's Will
New York Surrogate's Court
Probate of will of Theodore L. Jackson, deceased. Granted.
1Opinion of the Court
Coleman, S.
The contest in this matter has finally narrowed down to three questions: First-, the validity of the legacy of Thaddeus J. Boyd; second, whether the opposition to- the probate of the will, made by Theodore L. Boyd, invalidated the legacy given him by the will; third, as to the validity of the forty-ninth, or residuary, clause of the will.
With reference to the first of these questions, the language of *242the will is: “I give and bequeath to Thaddeus J. Boyd the sum of one thousand dollars, provided he will -write his name in all future time, T. Jackson Boyd ; but if he refuses so to…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Jackson v. WesterfieldNew York Supreme Court · 1881
- Dustan v. DustanNew York Court of Chancery · 1829
3Cited by2 opinions
- Tate v. North Pacific CollegeOregon Supreme Court · 1914
- In re the Estate of AndrusNew York Surrogate's Court · 1935