In re the Estate of Pratt
New York Surrogate's Court
1Opinion of the Court
Foley, S.
I find upon the evidence that the propounded instrument was duly executed, that the testatrix was of sound mind at the time of execution and free from undue influence or fraud.
The evidence utterly failed to establish any proof of undue influence exercised upon the decedent in the execution of the will. The testamentary paper was drawn by an attorney selected by her. There is no evidence whatsoever that the will contained anything but her expressed intentions, freely given and without *561domination or undue suggestion by any of the legatees mentioned in it. (Matter of Ruef, 180 App. Div.…
2Cases cited12 opinions
- In Re the Probate of the Will of SnellingNew York Court of Appeals · 1893
- In re RuefAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1917
- In re the Probate of the Last Will & Testament of EnoAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1921
- In Re Proving the Will of HeatonNew York Court of Appeals · 1918
- In Re the Probate of the Will of BurnhamNew York Court of Appeals · 1923
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3Cited by1 opinion
- In re Proving the Last Will & Testament of PrattAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1935