Britton v. Steinberg

Plaintiff, as guardian of the person and estate of her mother, Tillie Steinberg, brought an action against her two brothers to compel them to pay for the support of their mother. An order was directed to defendant, one of the brothers, ordering him to appear and show cause why he should not pay attorney’s fees, costs and a reasonable sum for support and maintenance of Tillie Steinberg during the pendency of the action.

At the hearing plaintiff testified: Her mother has lived with plaintiff and her husband for more than 40 years. Dur ing that time she has been the mother’s sole support. Now,…