In re Robinson's Estate
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from surrogate’s court, Westchester county. On final settlement of the accounts of Edward A. Robinson, executor of James W. Robinson, the surrogate excluded James W. Todd and others, grandchildren of decedent, from participation in that portion of the estate devised by the second clause of the will. The grandchildren appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtDykman, J.
This is an appeal from the decree of the surrogate for the final distribution of the proceeds of the property of the deceased, and the question presented for determination arises under the second clause of the will of James W. Robinson, deceased, which reads as follows: “Second. I give, devise, and bequeath the house and lot of land on State street, in the village of Sing Sing, where I now reside, and all the furniture and fixtures therein, to my wife, Hannah, and my daughters Emma R. and Angeline B., to have and to hold, use and enjoy, the same so long as my said wife shall live and remain…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- In Re the Judicial Settlement of the Accounts of PatonNew York Court of Appeals · 1888
- Prowitt v. RodmanNew York Court of Appeals · 1867
3Cited by3 opinions
- In re the Estate of SparksNew York Surrogate's Court · 1899
- In re Potter's EstateNew York Supreme Court · 1893
- In re the Judicial Settlement of the Accounts of TruslowNew York Supreme Court · 1893