Gallagher v. Leefers

This is an appeal by the Attorney General of the United States, as successor to the Alien Property Custodian (Executive Order No. 9788, 11 Federal Regulations 11981) from a decree establishing interests in the decedent’s estate under section 259 of the Probate Code.

Richard Leefers, a naturalized citizen and resident of the United States, died intestate in San Diego County, California, on January 15, 1944, leaving an estate consisting entirely of personal property, valued at approximately $11,000. He was never married. He left surviving him certain described heirs then living in, and citizens…