In re the Estate of Morgart
New York Surrogate's Court
1Opinion of the Court
John M. Keane, S.
When a woman is joined in matrimony to her betrothed, she gains many privileges and assumes many responsibilities. The area of responsibilities is wide ranging and encompasses those of a physical, moral and legal nature. Under legal responsibility, does she become jointly and severally liable with her husband for payment of premiums on fire and liability insurance policies which he has ordered to cover premises owned by them as tenants by the entirety?
Evelyn G. Morgart predeceased her husband, David A. Morgart, who was named administrator of her estate. C. A. Hill & Son, the…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Falk v. KrummNew York Supreme Court · 1963
- In re the Accounting of FinchNew York Surrogate's Court · 1949
- Eby v. GrievesAppellate Terms of the Supreme Court of New York · 1934
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- Zack v. SmithIndiana Court of Appeals · 1982