Legal Opinion

In Re Brueck

Supreme Court of New Jersey

Decided May 11, 1938PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

With the exception hereinafter noted, we are in accord with the conclusions of the learned vice-ordinary.

It suffices to say that the challenge directed to the jurisdiction of the orphans court, respecting the surcharge of the securities, is devoid of substance. It does not matter that the claim of title to the securities asserted by the executor's wife has not been adjudicated adversely to her in an action to which she was a party, and that she is not a party to this proceeding. If she were a party, there would still be a lack of jurisdiction to determine the validity of such claim of title…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Partridge v. executors of PartridgeNew Jersey Court of Chancery · 1890
  2. In re the Estate of McSpiritNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1907
  3. Partridge v. PartridgeNew Jersey Court of Chancery · 1890
  4. Carey v. MonroeNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1896

3Cited by3 opinions

  1. Scherer v. HylandNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1976
  2. In Re GeagenNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1945
  3. Lombardi v. Camden Trust Co.New Jersey Court of Chancery · 1945

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