Schaefer v. Gessler
New Jersey Court of Chancery
1Opinion of the Court
The complainant, Barbara Schaefer, is the widow of Michael Schaefer, who died testate March 1st, 1936. In her bill of complaint she alleges that Katherine Gessler, the executrix named in the will, is about to distribute the decedent's estate to the legatees named in said will in contravention of her rights, and that if such distribution is made, it will cause complainant irreparable damage. The prayer in the bill of complaint is for construction by the court of the ninth paragraph of said will and declaration by the court of the rights of complainant and the other legatees and devisees named…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Peer v. JenkinsSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1928
- Carter v. GrayNew Jersey Court of Chancery · 1899
- Leigh v. Executors of SavidgeNew Jersey Court of Chancery · 1861
- Yawger's v. YawgerNew Jersey Court of Chancery · 1883
- Tyndale v. McLaughlinNew Jersey Court of Chancery · 1915
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