Root v. Strang
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from circuit court, Monroe county. Action by Margarett A. Boot against John B. Strang, as executor of Collins Woodruff, deceased, on a promissory note. From a judgment entered on a verdict in favor of plaintiff, and from an order denying a motion for a new trial made on the minutes of the conn., defendant appeals. Affirmed.
1Opinion of the CourtHaight, J.
This action was brought upon a promissory note, of which the following is a copy:
$10,000. Looneyville, August 1, 1889.
In consideration of valuable services rendered to me, I promise to pay my niece, Margarett A. Root, or order, ten thousand dollars, at or after my decease. Collins Woodruff.
The above note executed by me, and delivered to my niece, Mrs. Margarett A. Root, of Looneyville, New York, I do hereby declare to be given to compensate her for her long and faithful services rendered to me, and for her devotion, and many kind and repeated acts of kindness and affection bestowed upon me…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Coleman v. . BurrNew York Court of Appeals · 1883
- Carnwright v. . GrayNew York Court of Appeals · 1891
- Worth v. . CaseNew York Court of Appeals · 1870
- Earl v. . PeckNew York Court of Appeals · 1876
- Blaechinska v. Howard Mission & Home for Little WanderersNew York Court of Appeals · 1892
2 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by8 opinions
- Yarwood v. Trusts & Guarantee Co.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1904
- Succession of RabasseSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1897
- In re the Accounting of EatonAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1944
- In re the Judicial Settlement of the Estate of SummonsNew York Surrogate's Court · 1905
- In re the Estate DashnauNew York Surrogate's Court · 1948
3 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.