MATTER OF NORRIE


27 Misc.2d 454 (1961)

In the Matter of the Construction of the Will of Ambrose L. Norrie, Deceased.

Surrogate's Court, New York County.

February 24, 1961


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft for Lanfear B. Norrie, as trustee, petitioner. Harry Sokel, as special guardian for William W. Rilliet and others, infants, respondent.


S. SAMUEL DI FALCO, S.

The question presented for determination in this construction proceeding is whether the invalid exercise of a power of appointment with respect to one third of the property embraced in the power renders the entire exercise of the power invalid.

The decedent herein died on December 22, 1910. Under article Seventh of his will he created a trust of his residuary estate for the life...

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