In re the Transfer Tax upon the Estate of Soltau

Schulz, S.

One of the questions discussed in the brief of the appellant was whether or not the legacies contained in the will were charges upon the real estate of the decedent.

Counsel for the appellant stated that if it were possible for him to communicate with residents of Germany, where the decedent died, evidence might be obtained which would throw light upon the testator’s intention in that regard, but that the difficulties arising out of the state of war then existing made it impossible for him to obtain information from such source when the appeal was taken.

I believe the notice of appeal…