Van Voorhis v. . Brintnall

New York Court of Appeals · Decided 1881-10-04

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Danforth, J. By this action the plaintiffs seek a construction of the-will of Elias W. Yan Yoorhis deceased, and an adjudication as to the right under it of the defendant, Bose Yan Yoorhis. • The questions turn upon these facts: The testator died in 1869, leaving a widow and three children, Elias, Sarah and Barker. The widow and Elias were appointed executors. By the will a specific d…

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