In re Berrien's Will
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from surrogate’s court, New York county. Petition for probate of the will of Rachel Berrien, deceased, by Benjamin-G. Berrien, the executor named therein. Eliza S. Baker and Nancy C. Berrien, contestants, appeal from a decree admitting the will to probate. For former reports, see 5 N. Y. Supp. 37, and 9 N. Y. Supp. 942.
1Opinion of the CourtDaniels, J.
The instrument in controversy was dated on the 19th of June, 1888. At the time of its execution the testatrix was about the age of 83 years, and she then resided in the family of Benjamin G. Berrien, her son,, to whom, and her grandchildren, she gave nearly all of her estate. She died on the 25th day of July, 1888, leaving an estate of the value of about $2,000. Besides her son and grandchildren, she left surviving her two daughters, who-have appealed from the surrogate’s decree. To these daughters she gave no part of her property by her will, and they contested the application for its…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Roseboom v. MosherNew York Supreme Court · 1846
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