Vann, J. The property in question belonged to Thomas Suffern when he died in 1869, and there was then no statute in force which imposed, an inheritance or transfer tax. Subsequent legislation could not authorize a tax upon the transfer of property effected solely by means of his will, with no aid from the jpower of appointment. (Matter of Pell,…
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