In re Curtis' Will
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from surrogate’s court, New York county. On accounting by William Mitchell, as executor, etc., of Clarissa E. Curtis, deceased. Referred to William P. S. Melvin, on objections by James L. Curtis, Clara I. Curtis, and Julia F. Munson. The objectors appealed from the order of the surrogate entered on confirmation of the referee’s report. Modified.
1Opinion of the CourtBarrett, J.
We agree with the learned referee in the conclusion arrived at as to the main question presented in this matter, namely, that of equitable conversion. This question was elaborately considered by the learned referee, and nothing need be added to his able and convincing opinion on that head. The report in this particular was confirmed by the learned surrogate, and an opinion filed expressing full concurrence with the referee’s views. Subse*191quently, however, the learned surrogate decreed that the taxes and assessments which accrued against the real estate between the death of the testatrix and…
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