In re the Estate of Slaney
New York Surrogate's Court
1Opinion of the Court
John D. Bennett, S.
In this proceeding to compromise an action for wrongful death and personal injuries sustained by the decedent, petitioner submits a proposed settlement of $6,000, of which $4,500 is apportioned to the wrongful death cause of action, and $1,500 to the personal injuries cause of action, for pain and suffering sustained by the decedent.
*743The special guardian for the infant wards reports that although he has not had an opportunity to examine the hospital record in order to discover if it reveals whether the decedent was at any time conscious during the last five hours following…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- In re the Estate of WeinsteinNew York Surrogate's Court · 1933
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- In re RileyNew York Surrogate's Court · 1965