Reynolds v. Parkes
New York Surrogate's Court
Motion by John Y. Reynolds to punish Henry Wehle and Michael Qilmartin for contempt of court, by reason of certain acts, set forth in the opinion, committed by them in a proceeding by Reynolds to compel Charles Parkes, executor of decedent’s will, to deposit certain moneys.
1Opinion of the Court
The Surrogate.
On the 27th day of December last, by order of the Surrogate, a referee was appointed to take the deposition of one Michael Gilmartin, to be used in behalf of the respondent in a certain proceeding pending in this court, and relating to the administration of this decedent’s estate. Gilmartin thereafter attended before the referee, and was duly sworn as a witness. He was accompanied by Mr. Henry Wehle, an attorney of this court, who had appeared as counsel for the petitioner in the proceeding wherein Gilmartin was sought to be examined.
The counsel, upon whose motion the order for…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Corning v. Tooker & LadueNew York Supreme Court · 1850
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