Rudd v. Cornell
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Appeals from judgment on report of referee. Suit by Janet Rudd and another, executrices and trustees of George Rudd, deceased, against Janet Rudd and others. From a decree for plaintiff, Annie E. Cornell, individually and as administratrix of the estate of Genevieve M. Rudd, deceased, appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtHatch, J.
These appeals involve the judicial construction of the will of George Rudd, the grandfather of Genevieve M. Rudd. George Rudd died in New York City on 'September 14, 1884, leaving a last will and testament dated August 27, 1870, and a codicil dated August 28, 1880, and leaving, him surviving, his widow, Janet Rudd, and Eliza More Rudd, George Rudd, Mary Frances Rudd, Marvin W. Rudd, and Althea S. (Allie) Rudd, Ms cMldren. By his will the testator gave to his wife a specific bequest of his household furniture, printed books, and plate, and then provided as follows:
“Third. I do give, devise,…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- In Re the Accounting of CraneNew York Court of Appeals · 1900
- Delafield v. . ShipmanNew York Court of Appeals · 1886
- In re the Final Judicial Settlement of the Account of Proceedings of CraneAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1899
- Dougherty v. ThompsonAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1900
- In re CraneAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1899