In re the Estate of Wrone

Foley, S.

In this discovery proceeding the administratrix sought to obtain the delivery from the respondent Howley of (1) certain shares of stock in the corporation, Wrone & Wrone, Inc., admittedly owned at one time by the decedent, and (2) the decedent’s right, title and interest in and to the retail jewelry business operated by that corporation. „

The decedent had been engaged in that business for a long period of years. Except for temporary transfers not material here, all of the stock of the corporation was owned by him and registered in his name for some time prior to September 7, 1940. On…