Haight v. Haight
New York Supreme Court
Action by Robert G. Haight against Weltha B. Haight and others, to determine the validity of the -^ill of William H. Haight, deceased, after the same had been admitted to probate by the surrogate. There was a verdict for plaintiff. Heard on motion for new trial.
1Opinion of the CourtMills, J.
This is an action, under section 2653a of the Code of Civil Procedure, to determine the validity of' the last will and testament of William H. Haight, deceased; the same having been admitted to probate by the surrogate of Dutchess county September 12, 1906. At the trial the validity of the will was contested both upon the ground • of want of testamentary capacity and upon the ground of undue influence claimed to have been exerted by the defendant, the widow of the deceased. Both issues were submitted to the jury. Their verdict was in favor of the plaintiff on the ground of undue influence,…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- In re the Probate of Last Will & Testament of NelsonAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1904
3Cited by1 opinion
- In re the Probate of the Last Will & Testament, & Codicil Thereto, of CarpenterAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1937