In re the Estate of Razoux

Wingate, S.

This is a motion to strike out two of three affirmative defenses interposed to a discovery proceeding instituted against the respondent Sylvia Brull to recover a certain savings bank book.

The petitioner alleges that at some time near the date of death of the decedent, he visited the residence of deceased and found the respondent going through her effects. He then alleges respondent’s possession of the specified bank book and prays an inquiry regarding it.

The answer consists of certain denials and of a claim of a gift causa mortis, which paragraphs are not presently in issue and…