Stokes v. Pease
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from judgment on report of referee. Action by Louisa Stokes against Laura Pease, as executrix of Mary Ann Banks, deceased. From a judgment dismissing the complaint, plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtFollett, J.
Since some time anterior to February 1, 1888, the plaintiff has been a married woman, residing with her husband at ¡No. 125 West Twenty-Seventh street. Mrs. Mary Ann Banks, a widow, and the plaintiff, were sisters. For many years prior to her death, Mrs. Banks was a paralytic, and unable to care for herself. From February 1, 1888, until August 1, 1891,—three years and six months,—she was cared for by the plaintiff as a member of her family at ¡No. 125 West Twenty-Seventh street, under an agreement made with the plaintiff that she would give and devise her property to the plaintiff. April 15,…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Reynolds v. . RobinsonNew York Court of Appeals · 1876
- Coleman v. . BurrNew York Court of Appeals · 1883
- Robinson v. . RaynorNew York Court of Appeals · 1863
- Reynolds v. . RobinsonNew York Court of Appeals · 1880
- Brooks v. . SchwerinNew York Court of Appeals · 1873
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