New York Court of Appeals

Sarah A. Rogers as Executrix v. George W. Rogers, Impleaded

November 27, 1888111 N.Y. 228

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court's judgment and orders authorizing the executrix, who was also a beneficiary, to act as trustee and to mortgage trust property. The court held that a beneficiary may serve as trustee and that court‑ordered mortgages were valid under the trust.