Legal Opinion
In re the Estate of Murphy
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided October 23, 1935PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Harcourt, S.
This is a proceeding for the construction of the will of James Murphy, deceased. Testator died on the 26th day of March, 1935, leaving a last will and testament executed on the 15th day of March, 1935, and admitted to probate in Orleans County Surrogate’s Court on the 8th day of May, 1935. Said will contained the following clause, a construction of which is asked: “All the rest, residue and remainder of my property, I give, devise and bequeath to my Executor, hereinafter named, in trust, nevertheless to pay the income therefrom annually, or oftener, to my wife, during the term of…
2Cases cited12 opinions
- Sweet v. . PerkinsNew York Court of Appeals · 1909
- Delaney v. . McCormackNew York Court of Appeals · 1882
- Matter of RookerNew York Court of Appeals · 1928
- In re the Estate of SoyNew York Surrogate's Court · 1932
- Wood v. . MitchamNew York Court of Appeals · 1883
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