Legal Opinion

In re the Probate of the Last Will & Testament of Howland

New York Surrogate's Court

Decided January 15, 1902Published

Proceeding’s upon the probate of a will.

1Opinion of the Court

Davis, S.

— Upon the return of the- -citation in this case, the contestant files an answer to the petition, under section 2624 of the Code of Civil Procedure, asks for a construction of the residuary -clause of the will,- and that it be- declared void. No question is raised as to the competency of the testator to make a will, and it is conceded -that all the legal formalities were duly observed in the execution of the will. The fifth, or residuary clause, alone is -challenged, which is as follows:

“Fifth. All the rest, residue and remainder of the property and estate, real and -personal, of…

2Cases cited26 opinions

  1. Manice v. . ManiceNew York Court of Appeals · 1871
  2. Goebel v. . WolfNew York Court of Appeals · 1889
  3. Roe v. . VingutNew York Court of Appeals · 1889
  4. Everitt v. . EverittNew York Court of Appeals · 1864
  5. Delafield v. . ShipmanNew York Court of Appeals · 1886

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