In re the Estate of Bedell

Boylan, S.

This is a proceeding by the husband of decedent to reform a general release and obtain the exemption provided for by section 200 of the Surrogate’s Court Act. The executrix presents as a defense a general release, which releases her individually and as executrix, “Of all and from all manner of action and actions, cause and causes of action, suits, debts, dues, sums of money, accounts, reckonings, bonds, bills, specialties, covenants, contracts, controversies, agreements, promises, variances, trespasses, damages, judgments, extents, executions, claims and demands whatsoever, in law…