Williams v. Whittell
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Appeal from special term, Westchester county. Action by John S. Williams against George Whittell and others. From a judgment for defendants, plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtJenks, J.
This is an action to set aside an agreement executed under seal by the plaintiff and by the several personal defendants, on the grounds that there was no consideration therefor, and that it was procured by the fraud of the defendants Williams and Whittell. The plaintiff was the husband of Adeline Williams, deceased, and the- defendants are her children and granddaughter, respectively. Mrs. Williams died suddenly on October 29, 1898, intestate. A letter was found upon her person by the plaintiff, dated on that day, subscribed by her, and addressed to her son, the defendant Whittell, wherein…
2Cases cited13 opinions
- Cowee v. . CornellNew York Court of Appeals · 1878
- Trustees of the Freeholders & Commonalty v. SmithNew York Court of Appeals · 1890
- Haviland v. . WilletsNew York Court of Appeals · 1894
- Lowery v. . ErskineNew York Court of Appeals · 1889
- D. G. Burton Co. v. CowanNew York Supreme Court · 1894
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