Westchester Mortgage Co. v. Newport Trust Co.

This is a bill in equity to enforce a claim against a trust fund, in the possession of respondent, the net income from which was payable to Mrs. John K. Van Rensselaer during her life and upon her death the principal was to be given absolutely to her son John A. Van Rensselaer.

Respondent filed an answer in the nature of a cross bill of interpleader stating that three other persons claimed said trust fund, and praying that all persons claiming said trust fund be required to interplead. Said persons filed answers setting forth their claims to said trust fund. These persons did not dispute the…