Legal Opinion

Brennan v. Adler

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Decided February 13, 1920PublishedCited by 4 opinions

Submission of a controversy upon an. agreed statement of facts pursuant to section 1279 of the Code of Civil Procedure.

1Opinion of the Court

Jaycox, J..

Wilhelmina Zippelius died on the 31st day of July, 1915, leaving a last will and testament dated March 9, 1910, which was admitted to probate on the 25th day of August, 1915. Letters testamentary were issued thereon to her son, Henry Zippelius. By her will the testatrix directed that her debts be paid; a headstone be erected upon her plot, together with four granite posts, with iron doors, and the plot put in proper condition, at a cost not to exceed* $400. Next she bequeathed to her son, Henry Zippelius, her household furniture and personal effects. The remainder of the will reads…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Taylor v. . DoddNew York Court of Appeals · 1874
  2. Ely v. . MegieNew York Court of Appeals · 1916
  3. Lynes v. . TownsendNew York Court of Appeals · 1865

3Cited by4 opinions

  1. In re the Estate of KellyNew York Surrogate's Court · 1932
  2. In re the Estate of McKennaNew York Surrogate's Court · 1939
  3. In re the Construction of the Will of AmbrosioNew York Surrogate's Court · 1958
  4. In re the Accounting of GoldbergAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1961

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