James H. Hoag, Respondent v. Edward Wright, as Executors of Hester Hoag, Deceased, Appellants

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals reversed the Appellate Division and remanded for a new trial, holding that the trial court erred in admitting the plaintiff's testimony on possession and signature authenticity, and in striking expert handwriting testimony; the Court clarified the proper application of section 829 and the scope of cross‑examination of expert witnesses.