New York Court of Appeals

Bertha Wuesthoff, by Guardian v. Germania Life Insurance Company, Respondent

January 17, 1888107 N.Y. 580

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals reversed the lower court's judgment, holding that the payment of the insurance policy to the testamentary guardian was not a valid discharge because the guardian had not complied with New Jersey statutory requirements. Consequently, the infant plaintiffs may maintain their action and a new trial is ordered.