Johnston v. Erikkson

This action was brought by Hilda Johnston for the specific performance of an oral contract. Plaintiff alleges that Edward Vappling was married to Hannah Juntti, sister of plaintiff’s father; that the Vapplings, who were childless, obtained the consent of Gustav Juntti, the father, to take plaintiff into their home and it was agreed between the father and Edward Vappling that the latter would adopt and make the child an heir; that plaintiff in pursuance to the terms of the agreement resided, with the Vapplings and rendered such obedience and affection as is usually rendered to parents by a…