In re the Estate of Spitzer

Delehanty, S.

Concededly respondent in this discovery proceeding possesses all of the property listed in the petition. Concededly respondent has no personal claim thereto except as security for the repayment of a small loan thereon which petitioner concedes to be due and to be deductible from the cash on hand. The sole question involved in the proceeding is whether as a condition of delivery of the property petitioner must furnish to respondent a so-called “ envoi en possession ” from a French tribunal. This document is required in certain circumstances by the Republic of France under its tax…