In re the Estate of Stein
New York Surrogate's Court
Application by one executor fox an order directing his co-executors to permit him, at all reasonable times, freely to inspect and take copies of all books, etc., kept by or under the direction of the' testator, in his lifetime, containing entries relating to his property, and for further relief.
1Opinion of the Court
Thomas, S.
— 'The application is by one executor for an order directing his co-executors to permit him, at all reasonable times, freely to inspect and take copies of all books, papers and documents kept by or under the direction of the testator, in his lifetime, containing entries relating to his property, and for further relief. The proceeding is based on a decision and an order to show cause, no citation having been issued or served, and it is contended by the respondents that in a proceeding thus instituted this court is without jurisdiction to make the order asked for. A Surrogate’s Court…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- In Re the Judicial Settlement of the Account of RandallNew York Court of Appeals · 1897
3Cited by3 opinions
- In re the Judicial Settlement of the Account of WatersAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1918
- In re the Estate of StubingNew York Surrogate's Court · 1965
- Estate of Barrett, Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco1899