In re Stewart's Estate
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from surrogate’s court, Washington county. Proceeding by Soloman W. Bussell, Jr., as administrator of Bobert Stewart, deceased, for the discovery of assets belonging to decedent’s estate, and alleged to be improperly withheld by one Slocum W. Lake. From a decision and decree in favor of petitioner, said Lake appeals. Beversed.
1Opinion of the CourtPutnam, J.
This is an appeal from an order made by the surrogate of Washington county in a proceeding instituted by Soloman W. Bussell, Jr., as administrator, etc., of Bobert Stewart, deceased, under the provisions of sections 2707-2709 of the Code of Civil Procedure, to discover property of the said deceased. It appears that, shortly before the death of said Stewart, he delivered to the appeb lant, Slocum W. Lake, $57.92, with directions to use the same in payment of his (Stewart’s) debts, and for suitable clothing and bedding for laying out the remains of said deceased; that Lake paid out all of said…
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