Orders affirmed, without costs or disbursements.
The Surrogate should have allowed into evidence the testimony given by respondent Margaret Verbel at the examination before trial. She was a party to the proceeding, and, as such, her deposition may be used for any purpose by an adverse party (CPLR 3117, subd [a], par 2; Wojtas v Fifth Ave. Coach Corp.,
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