In re the Estate of Cassola

Delehanty, S.

In this accounting proceeding the Swiss Consul General undertook to interpose objections in behalf of nonresident Italian enemies alleged to be interested as distributees in the estate of deceased. Its claim of right so to interpose objections is based apparently upon the fact that the Italian Government • with which this country was at war at the time of interposition of objections had committed to the Swiss authorities under international practice the protection of the interests of Italian citizens. The war had rendered inoperative the treaty between this country and Italy. It…