In re the Probate of the Will of Nowak

Vandermeulen, S.

In this matter all questions were answered by direction of the Surrogate except that of mental capacity, which was left for the consideration of the jury. They answered the question to the contrary. The usual motion was made to set aside the verdict, decision reserved and the request of the attorneys to file briefs was granted.

There is an unusual situation in this matter. The petition for probate sets forth the heirs at law, next of kin and distributees as brothers and sisters of the decedent, all of whom — if living — are residing in Poland. It is not known whether or not all…