Legal Opinion
In re the Estate of Coverdale
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided July 22, 1931Published
1Opinion of the Court
Wheeler, S.
Augusta Coverdale died a resident of Livingston county February 19, 1913, leaving a last will and testament, which was probated April 10, 1915, and letters testamentary were issued to the executors.
Construction of the 3d paragraph of the will of the decedent is requested by the executors in this proceeding, relative to the payment of the legacy to the Anti-Vivisection Society of New York City, and also questions the legal right of the New York Anti-Vivisection Society to receive the legacy.
The paragraph in question reads:
“ Third. After the death of my said husband, it is my will…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Lefevre v. . LefevreNew York Court of Appeals · 1875
- In Re the Will of BumpNew York Court of Appeals · 1922
- N.Y. Institution for the Blind v. . How's Ex'rs.New York Court of Appeals · 1854
- In re the Estate of BurgerNew York Surrogate's Court · 1924
- Rezzemini v. BrooksNew York Supreme Court · 1922
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