Legal Opinion
In re the Estate of Beckley
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided May 26, 1978PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Decree insofar as it denies motion for approval of the agreement of compromise unanimously reversed and motion granted, and decree further modified in accordance with memorandum and otherwise affirmed, without costs, and matter remitted for entry of decree approving the compromise agreement and for such other proceedings as may be necessary. Memorandum: The Franciscan Fathers Friary of Christ the King Seminary appeals from a decree in a proceeding commenced by the executrix for a construction (SCPA 1420) of the following clause in a will: "I give, devise and bequeath my entire residuary…
2Cases cited17 opinions
- Post v. . MooreNew York Court of Appeals · 1905
- Ingersoll v. . MangamNew York Court of Appeals · 1881
- Fisher v. FisherNew York Court of Appeals · 1930
- Slater v. SlaterNew York Court of Appeals · 1925
- Slater v. SlaterAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1924
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3Cited by4 opinions
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- In re the Estate of BeckleyAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1978