Legal Opinion

In re the Estate of Hall

New York Surrogate's Court

Decided August 15, 1910Published

Proceedings upon contested probate.

1Opinion of the Court

Davie, S.

Upon the return of the citation issued for the probate of the will of the decedent, Harry Hall, his son, filed objections alleging lack of testamentary capacity on decedent’s part at the time of the execution of the will and that the execution of the same was procured by undue influence.

Decedent died on the 26th day of March, 1910, leaving him surviving one son, his only heir at law and next of kin, who is the contestant, and his widow who was a second wife and not the mother of Harry Hall. The will bears date on the 2'7th day of August, 1907, and names the widow as the sole legatee…

2Cases cited12 opinions

  1. Marx v. . McGlynnNew York Court of Appeals · 1882
  2. Dobie v. . ArmstrongNew York Court of Appeals · 1899
  3. Loder v. . WhelpleyNew York Court of Appeals · 1888
  4. Gardiner v. GardinerNew York Court of Appeals · 1865
  5. In Re the Probate of the Will of SnellingNew York Court of Appeals · 1893

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