In re the Probate of the Will of Charap
New York Surrogate's Court
1Opinion of the Court
William T. Collins, S.
The objections filed to the probate of the will of the decedent challenged the validity of its execution and charged lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence and! fraud. The issues were tried by the court without a jury. These' facts developed from the evidence. The will bore the signature of the decedent and three witnesses. It contained an attestation clause signed by all of the witnesses. One of the witnesses testified that he was called into a room occupied by the decedent to act as a witness to the execution of the will, that he saw her sign it, that she…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- In Re the Probate of the Last Will & Testament of CottrellNew York Court of Appeals · 1884
- Orser v. . OrserNew York Court of Appeals · 1861
- Trustees of Auburn Seminary v. . CalhounNew York Court of Appeals · 1862
- In Re the Probate of the Will of KatzNew York Court of Appeals · 1938
- In re Proving the Last Will & Testament of PriceAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1938
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