George v. People

Saverio George, father of plaintiff John George, died on the 3rd day of February, 1942, a resident of this State but a subject of the Kingdom of Italy, leaving a will made on the 31st day of July, 1941, which was admitted to probate on the 20th day of February, 1942. Judicial notice was taken at the trial that war between this country and Italy was declared on the 11th day of December, 1941. Defendant asserts that the sole issue in this case is whether or not the real property of which Saverio died1 seized escheated to the State upon Saverio’s death, and seeks judgment declaring such escheat.…