Coster v. Bulter
New York Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtLarremore, J.
The main contention in this action involves an interpretation of the words “ heirs or legal representatives ” *312as used in the sixth subdivision of the will of John Gr. Coster, deceased. By it the sum of $34,000 was given to his executors in trust, to invest the same in bonds and mortgages, productive real estate, stocks or other securities, and to apply the rent, interest or income thereof to the use of his son Daniel during his natural life for the support of himself and his family. After his death one-half of said sum, or the property or securities in which it, shall have been invested, was…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Parks v. ParksNew York Court of Chancery · 1841
- Jackson ex dem. Hunt v. LuquereNew York Supreme Court · 1825
- Burtis v. DoughtyNew York Surrogate's Court · 1855
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