De Laurent v. Townsend

During his lifetime Edward A. de Laurent was the owner ¡.and in possession of certain French and Italian bonds and certain jewelry. He died in March, 1922. Neither the bonds nor the jewelry were among his effects. The plaintiff having been appointed administrator of the estate, the defendant was directed to appear under sections 205 and 206 of the Surrogate’s Court Act to give information in regard thereto. She submitted an answer alleging that she was entitled to the property in question and was then examined. No further proceedings were taken before the surrogate but this action was begun…