In re the Probate of the Will of Konas
New York Surrogate's Court
1Opinion of the Court
John D. Bennett, S.
The propounded instrument will he admitted to probate, it having been established that it was executed in the manner prescribed by section 21 of the Decedent Estate Law, and that at the time of its execution the decedent was of sound mind and free from restraint.
An incidental question raised on this probate proceeding concerns itself with the meaning of as much of the will as directs “ that neither my executor nor his substitute be required to furnish security upon their official bond ”. It would serve no useful purpose to measure the words ‘ ‘ security ’ ’ and 1 ‘ bond ’ ’…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Davenport v. County of DodgeSupreme Court of the United States · 1882
- United States, ex rel. Fidelity Nat. Bank v. RundleCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1900
- Courand v. VollmerTexas Supreme Court · 1868
- Pratt & Co. v. Langston Mercantle Co.Missouri Court of Appeals · 1905
- Commonwealth v. SmithMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1865
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