In re the Final Judicial Settlement of the Account of Leslie
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
Cochrane, P. J.:
The contention of the respondents which has thus far prevailed is that the residuary estate of the decedent vested at the time of his death and that the appellant not having been in existence at that time is, therefore, excluded from participation therein. Assuming that the estate did so vest the conclusion does not follow that the appellant may not share therein.
First. The estate is given to a class consisting of the testator’s grandchildren and one daughter, but the right of enjoyment thereof is postponed for five years or until the death of said daughter should that sooner…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Drobner v. . PetersNew York Court of Appeals · 1921
- Jenkins v. FreyerNew York Court of Chancery · 1833
- Marsellis v. ThalhimerNew York Court of Chancery · 1830
- In Re the Accounting of United States Trust Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1903
- Hone v. Van SchaickNew York Court of Chancery · 1848
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- In re the Estate of TaylorNew York Surrogate's Court · 1960
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