Legal Opinion

In re the Accounting of Bank of New York

New York Court of Appeals

Decided July 8, 1959PublishedCited by 11 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Chief Judge Conway.

The testatrix, Margaret E. Villalonga, drew a will in December, 1923, two years prior to her death. Her will is brief, and provides as follows:

‘ ‘ Second : I give and bequeath One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.) in cash to my great-niece and namesake, Margaret Russel Graves.

‘ ‘ Third : I give and bequeath my opal and diamond ring to my niece, Matille Graves.

"Fourth : I give and bequeath my cluster diamond ring to my niece, Leah Peoples.

'‘Fifth : I give and bequeath my solitaire diamond ring, and my watch and chain to my granddaughter, Amy Villalonga.

“ Sixth: All the rest of my…

2Cases cited22 opinions

  1. In Re the Accounting of the United States Trust Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1933
  2. Soper v. . BrownNew York Court of Appeals · 1892
  3. Palmer v. . HornNew York Court of Appeals · 1881
  4. Pimel v. . BetjemannNew York Court of Appeals · 1905
  5. In re the Accounting of KeyserlingNew York Court of Appeals · 1954

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3Cited by11 opinions

  1. In re the Estate CordNew York Court of Appeals · 1983
  2. In re Marine Midland Bank, N. A.New York Court of Appeals · 1989
  3. Portales National Bank v. BellinNew Mexico Court of Appeals · 1982
  4. In Re the Trusts Created in & by the Last Will & Testament of HARTMANSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1984
  5. Hartford National Bank & Trust Co. v. VonZiegesarSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1966

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