In re the Estate of Niggol

Hazleton, S.

This is an application to withdraw funds belonging to nationals of a communist captive country. At present, for safe keeping, the funds are on deposit with the County Treasurer of Suffolk County pursuant to an order of this court.

The petitioner was recognized by our State Department on April 19, 1939, as Consul of Estonia. Formally, petitioner’s position is not unique since he has been accorded full recognition de jure and de facto. His position is unusual, however, since the Government which he represents does not exercise effective control over its territory at this time.…