Legal Opinion

Rucci's Estate

Pennsylvania Orphans' Court, Lawrence County

Decided December 11, 1946No. 13Published

1Opinion of the Court

Braham, P. J.,

Upon audit of the account of Carmine A. Rucci, distributive shares of personal property were awarded to Leonardo Russi, his brother, and to Rosa Rucci, his sister, both residents of Italy. Two claimants appeared, each demanding the fund by virtue of a power of attorney acknowledged in Italy by Leonardo and Rosa Rucci, the first to Frank C. Ferrante of Coraopolis, Allegheny County, Pa., dated July 29, 1945, the second to Messrs. Fink & Young, attorneys, of New York City, N. Y., dated June 9, 1946. Each claimant has objected to the execution and validity of the power of attorney…

2Cases cited11 opinions

  1. Morris's Lessee v. VanderenSupreme Court of the United States · 1782
  2. Ulrich's CaseSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1920
  3. Lorah ex rel. Evans v. NissleySupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1893
  4. Brock v. Real Estate-Land Title & Trust Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1935
  5. Fitzpatrick v. EngardSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1896

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