In Re the Estate of Hyams

This proceeding was instituted under sections 205 and 206 of the Surrogate’s Court Act (L. 1920, ch. 928) for the purpose of ascertaining whether certain specified securities alleged to have belonged to the testator at the time of his death were held by his widow, Sophie Hyams.

Section 205 is entitled: “ Proceeding to discover property withheld.” It provides that an executor, administrator or guardian may present to the Surrogate’s Court from which letters were issued to him, a petition setting forth on knowledge, or information and belief, any facts tending to show that money or other…