MATTER OF HILL


45 Misc.2d 36 (1965)

In the Matter of The Estate of Eleanor K. Hill, Deceased.

Surrogate's Court, Broome County.

January 26, 1965


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Palmer, Hankin, Peyton & Hanifin (Jerome F. Hanifin of counsel), for Francis C. Palmer, executor, petitioner. Kramer, Wales & Robinson (Philip J. Kramer of counsel), for D. Bradley Finnigan, respondent. Herbert B. Ray, as special guardian for Helen K. Walker, an alleged incompetent person, respondent. Louis J. Lefkowitz, Attorney-General (Herman H. Nehlsen of counsel), under the provisions of section 12 of the Personal Property Law. Jefferson F. Meagher for Broome County Humane Society and Relief Association, amicus curiæ.


JOHN M. KEANE, S.

Domestic animals have long been favored companions of man and have eased the burdens of his labors. So much so, that from time to time men blessed with worldly goods seek, in a last will and testament, to grant some benefit to a particular animal or animals in general. Whether they act from love of animals or hate of men, litigation often ensues after their death.

Even an animal hater probably would not complain if the bequest...

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