Legal Opinion
In re the Estate of Schiff
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided January 15, 1930Published
1Opinion of the Court
Foley, S.
This proceeding involves a determination as to whether the petitioner, Henry Schiff, is the natural son of the decedent. The respondent, Sarah Manheimer, a sister of the decedent, was previously appointed administratrix. The present proceeding is brought to revoke her letters. -The issues present a difficult situation, not infrequently met in this court, where the surrogate is confronted with conflicting evidence as to the status of a claimant to an estate. The learned opinion of Surrogate Fowler in Matter of McGerry (75 Misc. Rep. 98) accurately portrays the complexity of these…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- In re the Application for Letters of Administration de Bonis Non on the Goods, Chattels & Credits of MeehanAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1912
- Young v. . ShulenbergNew York Court of Appeals · 1901
- Washington v. . Bank for SavingsNew York Court of Appeals · 1902
- Layton v. KraftAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1906
- In re the Judicial Settlement of the Account of HuyckNew York Surrogate's Court · 1906
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