New York Surrogate's Court January 15, 1874 (Crandall v. Shaw)

The Surrogate.

The first point made by the proponents of the will and codicil and the petitioners in this case is, that there was at the time of the appointment of Mr. Keator, no contest existing, and that until such contest, no collector can be appointed to take charge of the estate.

The 23d section of the statute of 1837, (3 R. S. 160., §.