Reoux v. First National Bank of Glens Falls

The action concerned a dispute between the plaintiff and his mother regarding the validity of certain alleged transfers of various stock certificates. Such issues, as relate to the complaint itself, are not before the court on this motion, and we accordingly direct our attention to the facts having to do with the counterclaim.

The record shows that subsequent to the death of the husband and father of the parties, a well-defined testamentary plan was established by the mother to treat her son and daughter on equal terms. In 1953 this pattern changed and arguments arose which resulted in bitter…