Rodstrom v. Strum

Augusta F. Rodstrom, plaintiff, is the widow of Otto Rodstrom, deceased, who was a brother of Neis F. Strum, defendant, the latter evidently having dropped the first syllable from his surname. He was the owner of a farm of 156 acres or thereabouts. On or about May 1, 1928, and for a considerable period prior thereto, plaintiff and her husband were the caretakers of a large apartment building in Chicago, Illinois. They were earning $248 per month, and also were given the use of an apartment without any extra charge for heat, light, gas, water or refrigerator. Plaintiff claims that defendant…