In re the Burial of Bower
New York Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtBert B. Lockwood, J.
This is a proceeding for an order directing the means, time and place of burial of the body and remains of Walter C. Bower, deceased. The decedent died April 11, 1959. He was survived by his wife, Cassie Bower, who resides in Phoenix, New York, and five children of the marriage. The decedent is also survived by his mother and father, Jacob and Mary Ann Bower, who reside in Genoa, New York. The decedent had been separated from his wife and children for a number of years prior to his death. The decedent was seriously injured in an industrial accident in 1951 and for approximately five years…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- In re the Estate of ScheckNew York Surrogate's Court · 1939
- In re the Estate of BillmanNew York Surrogate's Court · 1932
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