In re the Estate of Cane

O’Brien, S.

In this discovery proceeding, brought to secure possession of twelve bonds for decedent’s estate, an issue arose over the title to ten certain bonds which respondent admits that he had possessed and to which he claimed to have had the title by reason *334of a gift made to him in 1921 by decedent. This issue was tried without a jury which trial extended through several prolonged sessions. The rancor and ill-will, bitterness and uncompromising hostility within the family circle so characteristic of a great many of the controversies which are daily heard in this court were clearly and…