In re the Estate of Popek
New York Surrogate's Court
1Opinion of the Court
Henderson, S.
In this special proceeding for the payment of the decedent’s funeral expenses, the executrix and sole testamentary beneficiary has interposed an answer and has seasonably demanded a trial by jury. She alleges “ that she disputes the validity of the claim of said petitioner for the reason that the same is unreasonable in amount and for the reason that the same is exorbitant, and that the reasonable amount is not to exceed the sum of $150.00.” The petitioning undertaker’s allegation that it furnished the funeral is not denied, although there are denials of other allegations as to…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Rappelyea v. RussellNew York Court of Common Pleas · 1862
- In re the Application for the Revocation of Letters Testamentary Issued Under the Last Will & Testament of ReinhardtNew York Surrogate's Court · 1915
- In re the Estate of MoranNew York Surrogate's Court · 1911
- In re the Estate of PardeeAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1933
- In the Matter of Crosby v. . DayNew York Court of Appeals · 1880
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