Legal Opinion

Crocker v. Crocker

New Jersey Court of Chancery

Decided January 20, 1933PublishedCited by 12 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

This bill is filed by Emma Catherine Crocker, executrix of the last will and testament of Sarah Stella Winslow, and seeks the construction of the will and instructions with reference to the duties of the complainant thereunder.

Sarah Stella Winslow died on April 22d 1931. Her last will and testament is dated December 17th, 1928. The conflicting paragraphs before the court for construction read:

"Fifth. I hereby desire my executrix hereinafter named to dispose of my property and before division is made she shall erect a monument in cemetery not to cost over $500 (five hundred) and she shall also…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Coyle v. DonaldsonSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1919
  2. Wunderlich v. BleyleNew Jersey Court of Chancery · 1924
  3. Shannon v. RyanSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1920
  4. Elizabeth Trust Co. v. ClarkNew Jersey Court of Chancery · 1924
  5. Johnson v. PoulsonSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1880

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3Cited by12 opinions

  1. Gates v. Plainfield Trust Co.New Jersey Court of Chancery · 1937
  2. Bottomley v. BottomleyNew Jersey Court of Chancery · 1944
  3. Higgins v. MispethNew Jersey Court of Chancery · 1935
  4. Polliak v. SmithNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1952
  5. Sanborn v. SanbornNew Jersey Court of Chancery · 1936

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