Legal Opinion
In re Riley's Estate
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided July 6, 1893PublishedCited by 5 opinions
Petition to compel payment of legacy. Granted.
1Opinion of the Court
Davie, S.
The will of James Riley, deceased, was admitted' to probate by the Surrogate’s Court of Cattaraugus County on. the 21st day of September, 1891, and letters thereupon issued to James J. Riley, executor. The will, among various other bequests, contains the following:
“I give and bequeath to my brother, John Riley, the sum of" one thousand dollars; said sum of one thousand dollars to be in lieu of, and in full for, any claim that my said brother may have, or claim to have, against me or against my estate, after my decease, and, if not accepted by him in lieu of any such claim, said…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Holden v. . StrongNew York Court of Appeals · 1889
- Bundy v. . BundyNew York Court of Appeals · 1868
- Matter of Application, Etc., of MacAulayNew York Court of Appeals · 1884
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