In re the Accounting of Ricciardi

Sterley, S.

The issues before the court in the above-entitled matter arise in connection with the accounting in the estate-of John Ricciardi, also known as Giovanni Ricciardi.

There have been several wage claims presented to the administrator in the above estate and if such wage claims as are to be determined as valid are given a preference then the balance of the estate will be insufficient to pay other claims existing in this matter.

The question presentéd to the court here is whether or not such wage claims, if legally established, are entitled to a preference as against the remaining assets…