In re Simmons' Will
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from surrogate’s court, Ontario county. A decree was entered revoking probate of the will of Richmond Simmons,, deceased, and proponent appeals. For former report, see 8 IT. Y. Supp. 947.
1Opinion of the CourtCorlett, J.
On the 18th day of February, 1882, Richard Simmons made his last will and testament. He died in 1887, and the will was admitted to-*353probate in September of that year. A year later two of the next of kin of the deceased presented their petition for the revocation of the probate of the will. The surrogate of Ontario county heard the matter, revoked the probate of the will, made findings, and wrote an opinion. The will was brief, and, including the attestation clause, was written on one-half sheet of paper. All his property was given to Abby M. Simmons, his wife, who was named executrix. Mary E.…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- In Re Proving the Last Will & Testament of HuntNew York Court of Appeals · 1888
- In Re the Probate of the Last Will & Testament of MacKayNew York Court of Appeals · 1888
- Mitchell v. . MitchellNew York Court of Appeals · 1879
- In re LookNew York Supreme Court · 1889
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