MATTER OF DUFF


45 Misc.2d 970 (1965)

In the Matter of The Estate of John R. Duff, Deceased.

Surrogate's Court, Broome County.

April 19, 1965


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

De Witt & Schneeberg (Boris Schneeberg of counsel), for Howard G. Roe and another, as executors, petitioners. Thomas J. McAvoy, as special guardian for Carol Roe, an infant, respondent.


JOHN M. KEANE, S.

John R. Duff was a kind, beloved and respected high school teacher for many years in Binghamton. While confined to the hospital in midsummer of 1964, for abdominal surgery, he wrote in his own hand the document which shortly thereafter was admitted to probate as his last will and testament. While some legal questions have arisen concerning this document, the contents in general show the depth of generosity of John R. Duff.

His...

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