In re the Estate of Ruggiero

In a proceeding to revoke partially limited letters of administration, petitioner appeals from an order of the Surrogate’s Court, Westchester County, dated May 16, 1975, which granted respondent’s motion to vacate petitioner’s demand for a jury trial. Order affirmed, with $50 costs and disbursements. This appeal presents the issue of the right to a trial by jury (demanded by petitioner) in a proceeding to revoke letters of administration granted to a sister of the deceased. Petitioner’s claim to standing is premised on the contention that she was the common-law wife of the decedent, and is…