Legal Opinion
In re the Estate of Pecorino
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided July 31, 1978PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
—In a proceeding to determine the validity of a right of election filed by Agnes Pecorino, petitioner appeals from a decree of the Surrogate’s Court, Queens County, dated-March 14, 1977, which, after a nonjury trial, inter alia, declared Agnes Pecorino to be the lawful widow of Antonio Pecorino. Decree affirmed, without costs or disbursements. Agnes Johnson and Antonio Pecorino traveled to Pennsylvania in 1953 for the specific purpose of entering into a common-law marriage. While there, they exchanged verbal marriage vows. Three days later they returned to New York and set up residence at…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Claim of Lieblein v. Charles Chips, Inc.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1969
- Claim of Lieblein v. Charles Chips, Inc.New York Court of Appeals · 1971
3Cited by5 opinions
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