Legal Opinion
In re the probate of the last will & testament of Simpson
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided October 15, 1878PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
I. H. Maynard, Surrogate.
This was a proceeding brought by Alma Virgil, a sister of the testator, under the statute relating to the probate of wills of personal property, to contest the validity and the probate of the will of - William Simpson, deceased, late of Davenport, in 'this county. The main facts, upon which the principal questions arise, are these:
The testator duly executed his will August 18,1871, giving his entire estate, valued at $100,000 and upward, to his wife, the proponent, Emeline Simpson (who is also appointed executrix), excepting $10,000, which he gave to his brother,…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- Lewis v. . LewisNew York Court of Appeals · 1854
- Coffin v. . CoffinNew York Court of Appeals · 1861
- Nelson v. McGiffertNew York Court of Chancery · 1848
- Hoysradt v. . KingmanNew York Court of Appeals · 1860
- Brinckerhoof v. RemsenNew York Court of Chancery · 1840
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