In re Murphy's Will
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from surrogate’s court, Niagara county. Proceeding for the probate of the will of John Murphy, deceased. The will was admitted to probate, and 19 of the heirs and next of kin of testator appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtBradley, J.
On December 20, 1892, the decedent was a resident of the city of Lockport, N. Y. He had reached the age of 87 years. He had become feeble, and was confined to his bed. His property—mostly personal—amounted to about $25,000. He had been twice married, and was a widower; had no children living. He was survived by grandchildren, a sister, and nephews and nieces. On the morning of that day his attendants, thinking he was in a dying condition, sent for the priest, who came; and, after an interview with Murphy, he went out, and shortly after returned with a lawyer. The will was then drawn, persons…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Renihan v. . DenninNew York Court of Appeals · 1886
- In Re Proving the Will of ColemanNew York Court of Appeals · 1888
3Cited by6 opinions
- In re the Estate of AckermanNew York Surrogate's Court · 1937
- Pringle v. BurroughsAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1902
- In re the Estate of MeleNew York Surrogate's Court · 1916
- In re the Probate of Will of FaiherAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1933
- In re JohnsonAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1898
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