MATTER OF HOWLETT


283 A.D. 991 (1954)

In the Matter of the Accounting of Leona S. Howlett, as Executrix of Harold A. Howlett, Deceased, Respondent. S. J. Reynolds, Appellant

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Fourth Department.

May 5, 1954.


Decree reversed on the facts and matter remitted to the Surrogate's Court for further proceedings, with costs to appellant, on the ground that the verdict of the jury and decision of the Surrogate are against the weight of evidence.

WHEELER, J. (dissenting).

This controversy, involving a claim of $15,000 filed by the appellant, S. J. Reynolds, against the estate of Harold A. Howlett, deceased, was tried before the Surrogate and a jury, resulting...

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