Case ID: ad_259/html/1005-01.html
Source: Caselaw Access Project
Author: {"author": "O’Malley, J.", "license": "Public Domain", "url": "https://static.case.law/"}
Date Created: 2024-08-24T03:29:51.129683

In the Matter of Proving the Last Will and Testament of Charles W. Dayton, Deceased. Laura Adams Dayton Denby, Petitioner, Appellant; Frances Wanek, etc., as Executrix, Respondent.
   Present — Martin, P. J., O’Malley, Townley, Cohn and Callahan, JJ.; O’Malley, J., dissents; dissenting opinion by O’Malley, J.

O’Malley, J.

(dissenting). Assuming that the case cited by the surrogate as the sole reason for his denial of the relief sought was not conclusive, I am of opinion that the application does not show sufficient merit to justify a reversal by this court. I, therefore, dissent and vote for affirmance.