In re Peaslee's Will
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from surrogate’s court, New York county. Application by Frances M. Peaslee for the revocation of the probate of the will of Martha K. Peaslee, deceased. From an order denying the application, petitioner appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtParker, J.
By a decree of the surrogate’s court of New York, dated January 25, 1892, there was admitted to probate an instrument adjudged to be the last will and testament of Martha K. Peaslee. It contained a bequest to Frances M. Peaslee, a daughter of the testatrix, on.account of which the executors made payments to her on the dates and in the amounts following: January 28, 1892, $2,500; May 24, 1892, $4,500,—in all, $7,000. Subsequently, and within the time allowed by law, Frances M. Peaslee filed a petition in the surrogate’s court of New York, praying for a revocation of the probate of such will.…
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