In re the Estate of Denison

Rogan, S.

Mary Denison Fiebiger, a legatee under the last will and testament of Melvin J. Denison, petitions in this proceeding for a determination as to the validity and effect of the election of Mary Louise Denison, the wife of the testator, to take against his will. The proceeding is authorized by and is brought pursuant to the provisions of section 145-a of the Surrogate’s Court Act.

The facts have been stipulated and may be briefly summarized as follows: Melvin J. Denison and Mary Louise Denison, his widow, were married on June 2, 1926. Each of the parties had married previously and each…