Argued March 24, 1873
Decided May 6, 1873
John J. Armstrong for the appellants.
Wm. H. Onderdonk for the respondent.
ALLEN, J., reads opinion for affirmance, except as to allowance of $250 counsel fees; as to that, for reversal of the judgment of the Supreme Court and decree of the surrogate, without costs to either party.
All concur.
Judgment accordingly.
Full title:JOHN REED et al., Appellants, v . CHARLOTTE REED, Administratrix, etc.…
Court:Court of Appeals of the State of New York
Date published: May 6, 1873
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