In re the Estate of Chambers
New York Surrogate's Court
Proceeding under section 2615 of the Code of Civil Procedure to construe a will.
1Opinion of the Court
Cohalan, S.
This is a proceeding under section 2615 of the Code of Civil Procedure to construe a will. John B. Chambers, the testator, died October 28, 1919; the will is dated August 13,1919, and was admitted to probate January 5,1920. The questions involved concern the provisions in favor of two children whom the testator took into his home in November, 1918, nearly a year before his death, with the understanding that he could keep them a year and adopt them if he so desired. The children were twins named Charles Woodin and Clara Belle Woodin, and were about five years old when they were…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Morris v. . SicklyNew York Court of Appeals · 1892
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- Smith v. SmithNew York Court of Chancery · 1833
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