Legal Opinion
In re Pettit
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided February 15, 1888Published
Construction of will, on judicial settlement of executors’ account.
1Opinion of the Court
The Surrogate.
The deceased died leaving a last will and testament which provides, among other things, that “ I hereby give and bequeath unto my granddaughter, Margaret E. Drake, the sum of one thousand dollars, to have and to hold for her own benefit and behoof forever.” And in another clause,
“I give and bequeath unto my grandson, Eugene Hendrickson, the sum of five hundred dollars, for his *392own benefit and behoof forever.” And in another clause, -
“I give and bequeath unto my grandchildren, George Pettit, David Pettit, Marion L. Hendrickson, Charles Hendrickson and Susan Hendrickson, the sum…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Bevan v. . CooperNew York Court of Appeals · 1878
- Lupton v. LuptonNew York Court of Chancery · 1817
- Hoyt v. . HoytNew York Court of Appeals · 1881
- Reynolds v. . Reynolds' ExecutorsNew York Court of Appeals · 1857
- Scott v. . StebbinsNew York Court of Appeals · 1883
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