Legal Opinion

In re the Probate of the Will of Feldman

New York Surrogate's Court

Decided November 14, 1958PublishedCited by 1 opinion

1Opinion of the Court

John D. Bennett, S.

The motion by contestant in this probate proceeding seeks an order vacating or modifying the bill of particulars demanded by the petitioner.

The motion is granted to the extent of denying item 1, subdivisions A and B, as they are concerned with matters upon *517which the proponent has the burden of proof (Matter of Draisin, 11 Misc 2d 281, 283; Matter of Bresky, 6 Misc 2d 624).

In accordance with the prevailing rule in the Second Department that specific acts and particular false statements may be required in a bill of particulars as to the allegations of fraud, undue influence…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. In re the Estate of Van RiperNew York Surrogate's Court · 1939
  2. In re the Probate of the Will of MottekNew York Surrogate's Court · 1957
  3. In re the Probate of the Will of DraisinNew York Surrogate's Court · 1958
  4. In re the Probate of the Will of BreskyNew York Surrogate's Court · 1957

3Cited by1 opinion

  1. In re the Probate of the Will of KeelerNew York Surrogate's Court · 1960

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