Chase National Bank v. Central Hanover Bank & Trust Co.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the CourtCallahan, J.
The principal question presented upon this appeal is whether a power of appointment was validly exercised. The power was created in a separation agreement entered into in New York City on February 28, 1906, between James F. A. Clark and Estelle P. Clark, his wife. At that time both parties were domiciled in this State. The Colonial Trust Company of New York was designated trustee under said agreement.
Plaintiff, as corporate successor of said trust company, seeks settlement of its accounts as trustee. The various defendants, by their answers, raised issues concerning the validity of an…
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