In re the Estate of Fontheim

Foley, S.

This is an application by the administratrix to have the proceeds of a judgment in her hands declared exempt from levy and execution by creditors.

The decedent was employed as a salesman and was injured in a street car accident during the regular course of his employment. As a result of the accident, the decedent became insane. Shortly after the accident, the decedent’s wife filed a claim for compensation and at the same time she filed a notice of her intention to sue the third party pursuant to the provisions of section 29 of the Workmen’s Compensation Law. She procured her…