In re the Estate of Eddy
New York Surrogate's Court
Application for the appointment of a temporary administrator pending the contest of a will.
1Opinion of the Court
Lansing, S.
This is an application for the appointment of a temporary administrator upon, the ground that the necessary delay in this case in the granting of letters testamentary arising from the contest of the will requires the exercise of such power of appointment by the surrogate. The Code provides for the appointment of a temporary administrator “ where delay necessarily occurs in the granting of letters testamentary or letters of administration in consequence of a contest;” and it may be granted “ on the application of a person interested in the estate.” Code, sec. 2610. Of course, it is…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Lent v. . HowardNew York Court of Appeals · 1882
- In re Plath's EstateNew York Supreme Court · 1890
- Rich v. RichNew York Supreme Court · 1888
- Howard v. DoughertyNew York Surrogate's Court · 1878
- Davies v. FishNew York Supreme Court · 1887
3Cited by4 opinions
- In re the Application for Temporary Letters of Administration upon the Goods, Chattels & Credits of WatsonNew York Surrogate's Court · 1924
- In re the Probate of the Last Will & Testament of BurnhamNew York Surrogate's Court · 1921
- In re the Probate of the Last Will & Testament of EggswareNew York Surrogate's Court · 1924
- In re the Probate of the Will of MottekNew York Surrogate's Court · 1957