Andrew J. Bair & Sons, Inc. v. Dorris

Opinion by

Stadtfeld, J.,

This opinion, following reargument of the case before this court, is filed in lieu of the opinion filed April 18, 1941.

A suit in assumpsit was instituted to recover from a decedent’s estate a funeral bill. From the statement of claim and the evidence, the following facts appear: Ralph F. Dorris died on June 27, 1939. For twenty-six years prior to his death, his wife was separated from him, living in Wilmington, Delaware. For at least six years prior to his death, Ralph F. Dorris was living with one Ida Schultz as husband and wife, she helping him in the management and…