In re the Estate of Metz

Vandermeulen, S.

The decedent by his will left his estate to four children, equally, one of whom, Emerson R. Metz, died shortly before the testator leaving two minor children, Emerson R. Metz and Alice 0. Metz, who, pursuant to section 29 of the Decedent Estate Law, take the share of their deceased father. Were it not for this section, the legacy would lapse.

Emerson R. Metz, the deceased son of the testator, Hiram W. Metz, borrowed during his lifetime from his father the sum of $2,793. He evidenced this loan by giving a note signed by himself and his wife, Alice C. Metz, as accommodation…