Legal Opinion

Doyle v. Mahon

New Jersey Court of Chancery

Decided January 24, 1947No. Docket 148/658Published

1Opinion of the Court

On or about July 28th, 1935, Catherine Moloney (also known as Catherine Maloney), died. Her last will and testament was admitted to probate by the surrogate of Bergen County, and letters testamentary were issued to her daughter, Mary Mahon, who is named executrix. The will among other things provided that the sum of $1,000 be paid to her sister, Johanna Doyle, the sum of $500 to a nephew, James Doyle, the sum of $500 to a nephew, Martin Stapleton, and the sum of $500 to a nephew, Stephen Doyle, Jr.

The sixth paragraph of her will provided:

"I hereby give, devise and bequeath unto my beloved…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Trust Company of N.J. v. GlunzSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1937
  2. Christian v. Catholic Church of St. John the BaptistNew Jersey Court of Chancery · 1920
  3. In re the Estate of ShortNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1916
  4. Lundie v. WalkerNew Jersey Court of Chancery · 1939

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