Legal Opinion
In re the Estate of Belden
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided March 4, 1932PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Slater, S.
The decedent was a member of the firm of Drake Brothers at the time of his death. The firm transacted a brokerage business and the partnership existed pursuant to partnership agreements.
The question presented to the court is upon the claim of the liquidating partner for payment of one-half of the expenses of the liquidation incurred over a period of two years, pursuant to the agreement. Is the estate of the decedent liable under the partnership agreement, or the law of partnership, or the decisions of the courts? The court has power to decide this question or any other question…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Claim of Raymond v. Estate of DavisNew York Court of Appeals · 1928
- Consaul v. CummingsSupreme Court of the United States · 1911
- Didlake v. Roden Grocery Co.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1909
- Preston v. . FitchNew York Court of Appeals · 1893
- Stem v. WarrenAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1919
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3Cited by3 opinions
- In re the Estate of KalikNew York Surrogate's Court · 1942
- In re the Estate of BeallNew York Surrogate's Court · 1945
- In re Estate of DenbergNew York Surrogate's Court · 1971