In re the Estate of Kohn

Gbobge Fbaxkenthaler, S.

This discovery proceeding was instituted by decedent’s widow to recover from two brokerage houses securities held by them in decedent’s name. Respondent Maurice Kohn, decedent’s brother, appeared and alleged in a cross petition that he and decedent were engaged in a joint venture with respect to the securities listed in the petition and that he is entitled to 50% thereof. Upon the hearing respondent conceded that he had no claim to certain of the securities and an intermediate order was made for their delivery by the brokers to petitioner. The sole issue then remaining…