Citation Codes Equivalent Citations citation codes Attorney(S) J. Theodore Cross Francis C. Steates for motion to dismiss Alanson R. Fredericks George R. Crosby for motion to amend notice of appeal to compel acceptance See more information ... Smart Summary Please sign up to generate summary. In the Matter of the Application of THEODORE R. CARPENTER, as Substituted Trustee under the Will of J. FAIRFIELD CARPENTER, Deceased, et al., Appellants and Respondents. AMERICAN SURETY COMPANY OF NEW YORK, Respondent and Appellant. Motion to dismiss appeal denied. Motion to amend notice of appeal and to compel acceptance thereof granted.