IN RE UNCLAIMED PROPERTY OFFICE

Michael J. Haas, Assistant Attorney General, argued the cause for appellant, State of New Jersey Department of the Treasury Peter Verniero, Attorney General of New Jersey, attorney; Kevin M. Wolfe and Peter M. Ullman, Deputy Attorneys General, on the briefs. Michael O'B. Boldt, argued the cause for respondent, The Hilton at Short Hills. Martin S. Ettin, submitted a brief on behalf of amici curiae New Jersey Retail Merchants Association and The International Mass. Retail Association Mr. Ettin, James B. Evans, Jr., and Robert P. Saltzman, on the brief).