Legal Opinion
In re the Estate of Sexton
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided January 6, 1944PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Foley, S.
This proceeding was instituted by the receiver in sequestration proceedings of Arthur 0. Bartsch, who is a legatee under the will of the testatrix.
The testatrix died on December 11, 1942. In her will, she bequeathed $5,000 to her chauffeur, Arthur 0. Bartsch. The will was admitted to probate on January 2, 1943. On January 15, 1943, Bartsch assigned $1,300 of the legacy to Frederick A. Downes and on January 28, 1943, he assigned the remainder of the legacy to him. The assignments were duly recorded in this court. It was stated that the amount advanced for the acquisition of the…
2Cases cited15 opinions
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- Billington v. . WagonerNew York Court of Appeals · 1865
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3Cited by2 opinions
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