In re the Judicial Settlement of the Account of Hammer

Schulz, S.

Upon the settlement of the decree in this matter, it appears that a sum of money remains in the hands of the public administrator payable to persons who are unknown.

The attorney-general of the state of New York contends that under section 2740 of the Code of Civil Procedure, a decree should be entered directing that the said amount be paid into the treasury of the state of New York, whereas the city of New York asks that such payment be made into the treasury of the city of New York as provided by subdivision 14 of section 24 of chapter 230 of the Laws of 1898 and chapter 548 of the…