Legal Opinion
In re the Estate of Cooke
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided January 15, 1982PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
C. Raymond Radican, J.
In this discovery proceeding, a question has arisen concerning the jurisdiction of this court over the respondent, who was domiciled in New York for approximately 45 years and is currently a Florida domiciliary.
The petitioner, Katherine Cooke, is the executrix of the estate of her husband, Benjamin Cooke. She alleges that the respondent, William Mueller, is in possession of certain securities and dividends which are assets of the estate. A proceeding was commenced in the United States District Court, Eastern District, between the same parties in which…
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- In re the Estate of YoungNew York Surrogate's Court · 1975
- Schenin v. Micro Copper Corp.District Court, S.D. New York · 1967
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