New York Court of Appeals
In the Matter of the Estate of Sarah Helen Green, Deceased. Appeal of Ashbel P. Fitch
June 8, 1897153 N.Y. 223
Summary
The Court held that the transfer of the railroad bonds to the nieces was intended to take effect at the donor's death and therefore fell within the Transfer Tax Act, reversing the Appellate Division's order and remanding the case to the surrogate for further action.