Rossow v. Peters

This is a bill in chancery filed by John Rossow to declare him to be the equitable owner of a house and lot in Chebanse, Illinois, and to compel the defendant William G. Peters, who held the legal title, to convey the premises to complainant. The bill was filed in October, 1915. Rossow died in January, 1916, before the cause was. heard, leaving a last will and testament, making his widow, Sophia M. Rossow, sole beneficiary and executrix of his will. After his death she was substituted as party complainant.

John Rossow was- the father-in-law of Peters, whose wife was Rossow’s only child. At the…