Kullman v. Dreyfus' Estate

L. A. Smith, Sr., J.,

delivered the opinion of the court.

Sam Dreyfus died testate, and was not survived by wife or child or descendant of child. However, among his nieces was Flora Meyer, and in his last will and testament, after bequeathing to a Mrs. Eva Beekman Joo the sum of $3,000, he disposed of the rest of his estate as follows:

“The balance of my estate to be divided among following parties

‘ ‘ Tilly Kullman now living at Wissembourg, France

“Flora Meyer now living at Wissembourg, Alsace France

“Alex Mayer New York City, N. Y., living at the Hotel Marseilles

“Max Mayer New York City, N. Y.,…