Legal Opinion
In re the Probate of the Will of Boyle
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided February 25, 1954PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
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In this contested probate proceeding, one of the objectants, Anthony Fischette, has obtained an order to show cause why the proponent, Joseph Boyle, should not be examined before trial pursuant to the provisions of section 288 of the Civil Practice Act. The movant seeks such examination^ preparatory to the trial of his objection to probate by reason of fraud and undue influence alleged to have been exercised upon the deceased by said Joseph Boyle, who is sole beneficiary of her will.
The movant herein has stated that the matters concerning which he is desirous of examining said…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- In Re the Will of PutnamNew York Court of Appeals · 1931
- Marie Dorros, Inc. v. Dorros Bros.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1948
- In re the Probate of Papers Propounded as the Last Will & Testament & a Codicil thereto of Van NessNew York Surrogate's Court · 1912
- In Re the Probate of a Paper Propounded as the Last Will & Testament of WoodwardNew York Court of Appeals · 1901
- In re the Estate of SperryNew York Surrogate's Court · 1930
3Cited by2 opinions
- In re the Probate of the Will of GoldmanNew York Surrogate's Court · 1956
- In re the Probate of the Will of NugentNew York Surrogate's Court · 1956