Legal Opinion
In re the Estate of McNeil
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided March 7, 1961Published
1Opinion of the Court
Maximilian Moss, S.
The compromise of the cause of action for wrongful death is approved. The compensation sought by the attorney is fair and reasonable and is allowed. The claim for reimbursement for decedent’s funeral expenses is allowed in the amount requested.
*596Decedent, who was a widow, died on October 4, 1959 survived by an infant daughter then 16 years of age, two adult children, Catherine and James, and her mother Helen T. Symes. Immediately prior to decedent’s death the household consisted of decedent, her infant daughter Helen, her adult daughter Catherine, petitioner herein, and…
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- Murphy v. . Erie R.R. Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1911
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- Klepal v. Pennsylvania RailroadDistrict Court, S.D. New York · 1955
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