Legal Opinion

In re Jackson's Will

New York Surrogate's Court

Decided June 1, 1892PublishedCited by 2 opinions

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

  1. Jackson v. WesterfieldNew York Supreme Court · 1881
  2. Dustan v. DustanNew York Court of Chancery · 1829

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Tate v. North Pacific CollegeOregon Supreme Court · 1914
  2. In re the Estate of AndrusNew York Surrogate's Court · 1935

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