Cornwell v. Cornwell
New York Surrogate's Court
Petition by Jacob Weeks Cornwell, named as executor in decedent’s will, for. his appointment as temporary administrator of her estate; opposed by Andrew S. Corn-well, one of decedent’s next of kin, contestant. The facts appear sufficiently in the opinion.
1Opinion of the Court
The Surrogate.
The decedent died on the 7th of April last, and on the 24th of that month an instrument purporting to be her will was propounded for probate. A contest has arisen which is likely to cause delay in granting letters, and which, therefore, makes advisable the appointment of a temporary administrator under § 26G8. Mr. Jacob W. Cornwell, who is named in the alleged will as one of the executors, petitions for his own appointment as temporary administrator. This application is opposed by the contestant, who charges him with unduly influencing the decedent in the making of the will.…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Howard v. DoughertyNew York Surrogate's Court · 1878
3Cited by1 opinion
- In re Wanninger's EstateNew York Surrogate's Court · 1888