In re the Estate of Ackerman
New York Surrogate's Court
Application by executor for an order directing the Lincoln Safe Deposit Company to allow petitioner access to a safe deposit box standing in the name of the estate of testatrix.
1Opinion of the Court
Fowler, S.
This is an application by the executor of the last will and testament of Charlotte Y. Ackerman for an order directing the Lincoln Safe Deposit Company to allow the petitioner access to the safe deposit box standing in the name of the estate of testatrix “ at all reasonable times.”
The facts are as follows: The testatrix died and, the probate of her will having been contested, the petitioner and James Young Brush were appointed temporary administrators. • They deposited certain jewelry and personal property belonging to the estate in a safe deposit box in the Lincoln Safe 'Deposit…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- National Safe Deposit Co. v. SteadSupreme Court of the United States · 1914
- Roberts v. Stuyvesant Safe Deposit Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1890
- Lockwood v. Manhattan Storage & Warehouse Co.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1898
- In re the Estate of PhelpNew York Surrogate's Court · 1899
- In re the Estate of DoetzAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1907
3Cited by1 opinion
- In re the Estate of HinkleyNew York Surrogate's Court · 1944