Legal Opinion
In re the Estate of Thompson
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided September 4, 1962PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
John D. Bennett, S.
In this proceeding to compromise a cause of action for wrongful death, which was settled during a trial in the Supreme Court for $6,000, the Nassau County Board of Public Welfare has filed a claim against the share of the widow in the settlement proceeds. The claim is based on an assignment by her to the board in consideration of welfare assistance given to her, which assistance presently amounts to $2,671.98.
Apparently the Supreme Court settlement apportions the entire recovery to the wrongful death action, and none to any claim for personal injuries. In any event, such a…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- In re the Accounting of KaiserNew York Surrogate's Court · 1950
- Rice v. Postal Telegraph-Cable Co.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1916
- Rice v. . Postal Telegraph-Cable CompanyNew York Court of Appeals · 1916
- Edwards v. SullivanNew York Supreme Court · 1949
- Acetate Box Corp. v. JohnsenNew York Supreme Court · 1948
3Cited by6 opinions
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- Baer v. BroderNew York Supreme Court · 1981
- In re AcquafreddaAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1993
- In re the Estate of DominguezNew York Surrogate's Court · 1989
- Dick v. Citibank, N. A.Civil Court of the City of New York · 1989
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