3 N.Y.S. 96 | N.Y. Sup. Ct. | 1888
We find no authority for the surrogate to direct the appraisers as to the manner in which they are to estimate the value of the property. This they are to do according to the best of their knowledge and ability. 2 Rev. St. p. 82, § 4. Nor is there any requirement of law, so far as we are aware, which requires the administratrix to make any estimate of the value of the property inventoried. 2 Rev. St. p. 82, § 2; p. 84, § 16. The important question, however, is whether the estate of McCaffrey has a valid lease which the administratrix should put into
Landon and Ingalls, JJ., concur.