In re Vandervort's Estate
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from surrogate court, Ontario county. Proceeding for the judicial settlement of the accounts of Gilbert M. Vandervort, one of the executors of Thomas Vandervort, deceased. From a decree settling such account Peter Garlock, the other executor, appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtMacohber, J.
This appeal presents the question whether the respondent Gilbert M. Vandervort and his two children, Clarence S. Vandervort and Clara E. Vandervort, have forfeited the provisions of the will made in their behalf by reason of the filing, prosecution, and. recovery of a claim by Gilbert M. Vandervort against the decedent’s estate. Thomas Vandervort, the testator, died on the 26th day of December, 1880, leaving a last will, to whicli were attached two codicils. The will bears date August 4, 1875, the first codicil February 4, 1878. and the second codicil June 12,1879. By the terms of the will…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- Bryant v. ThompsonNew York Supreme Court · 1891
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- Brownson v. GiffordNew York Supreme Court · 1852
- Garlock v. VandevortNew York Supreme Court · 1890
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