In re Shedd's Estate
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from surrogate’s court, Chautauqua county. Ezra H. Sbedd, as executor of the will of James P. Shedd, deceased, was directed by a decree of the surrogate’s court to make and file an inventory, and from such decree he appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtMacomber, J.
The respondent, Martha W. Shedd, is the widow of James P. Shedd, deceased. The appellant, Ezra H. Shedd, is the executor of the last will of James P. Shedd, and the sole legatee thereunder. There are no debts against the estate. The facts presented to the surrogate, and as they appear from the printed record, are not disputed, and it is the inferences to be drawn therefrom which alone are in controversy. For 10 years before the death of James P. Shedd, he and his wife ceased living together, but lived separate and apart, though during a portion of that period in the same neighborhood. For…
2Cases cited2 opinions
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