Legal Opinion

In re the Last Will and Testament of Stevens

New York Surrogate's Court

Decided July 11, 1888Published

1Opinion of the Court

Spring, S.

The testatrix in this case was of sufficient mental capacity at the time of the execution of the will propounded; she was under no restraint, and the statutory formalities were well complied with in the execution of the will. The point of the controversy is this: After the testatrix had signed the will fully understanding all of its contents and expressing her assent thereto, in fact after the will had been fully made and executed, the testatrix stated to the scrivener that her household furniture, clothing and bedding, she wished to bequeath to Jane Myers, except a *786bureau which she…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Wylie v. . Marine National BankNew York Court of Appeals · 1875
  2. In Re the Probate of the Will of O'NeilNew York Court of Appeals · 1883
  3. Robins v. CoryellNew York Supreme Court · 1858
  4. Brady v. McCrossonNew York Surrogate's Court · 1881

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