In re Edson's Estate
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from surrogate’s court, New York county. Application by Lizzie Ryan O’Connor to compel payment to her of a legacy contained in the will of Mary A. Edson, deceased. From an order directing the payment, the executrix appeals. Affirmed.
1Opinion of the CourtVan Brunt, P. J.
The will of Mary A. Edson, deceased, together with three codicils thereto, was admitted to probate by the surrogate of New York county on January 14, 1891, and letters testamentary thereon were issued on the 20th of January, 1891. By one of the codicils to the will, the respondent was left a legacy of $10,000. The executors admit that they have in their hands sufficient assets, over and above all debts and liabilities, to pay the respondent’s legacy in full, but they decline to do so because the attorneys for Margaret B. Edson, as executrix of Marmount B. Edson, by whom the will of Mary A.…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Edson v. ParsonsNew York Supreme Court · 1895