In re the Estate of Dougherty
New York Surrogate's Court
Proceedings to judicially settle the accounts of one of the executors of the testatrix.
1Opinion of the Court
Thomas, S.
In this proceeding, to judicially settle the accounts of Mr. Tuttle, one of the executors of the testatrix, the question in controversy is .as to whether Mr. Tuttle should he charged for the waste and conversion of assets by a co-executor. The facts are as follows:
Lucinda Dougherty died September 1, 1889, leaving a will, which was proved September 10, 1889, and letters testamentary thereof were then issued to her son, Theodore M. Dougherty, and' to her sons-in-law, Peter Forrester and Theodore M. Tuttle. Her estate consisted almost entirely of cash, coupon bonds and stocks of…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Purdy v. . LynchNew York Court of Appeals · 1895
- Wilmerding v. . McKessonNew York Court of Appeals · 1886
- Earle v. . EarleNew York Court of Appeals · 1883
- Glacius v. . FogelNew York Court of Appeals · 1882
- Bruen v. . GilletNew York Court of Appeals · 1889
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