In Re Wakefield's Estate

This is a proceeding to escheat to the State of Oregon the property of the estate of Arthur W. Wakefield, deceased. Wakefield, a single and unmarried man, died intestate, leaving real and personal property of an approximate value of $9,000. An ad ministrator was appointed to administer the estate. In the final account, it is averred that the defendants, Emily A. Moore and Claudine Mellinger, are half-sisters of the decedent, Arthur W. Wakefield, and are his sole surviving heirs at law.

The State denies that the defendants have any right, title or interest in the estate and alleges…