Grubb v. Hamilton
New York Surrogate's Court
Application by Elizabeth Y. R. Grubb, a legatee under testator’s will, for the revocation of letters issued thereunder to E. Luther Hamilton, and for other relief. The facts appear sufficiently in the opinion.
1Opinion of the Court
The Surrogate.
The will of this decedent contains the following provision: “I give to my sister Elizabeth the sum of ten thousand dollars, to be paid by my executors when it shaE be convenient for them, without regard to the time fixed by law, out of the moneys derived from the sale of the Van Schaick farm left me by my brother Cortlandt, or otherwise if it shaE seem best to them. It is further my wEl that this legacy shall be deemed subservient to all others. ” This instrument was admitted to probate June 6th, 1873, soon after decedent’s death. The legacy of the petitioner has not yet been…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Martin v. DukeNew York Surrogate's Court · 1882