Holsz v. Stephen

The circuit court of Cook county dismissed, for want of equity, a bill of complaint by Anna Holsz and a cross-bill by her son, George Holsz, against Hattie A. Stephen, individually and as executrix, and as sole legatee and devisee, under the last will of Frank Kelly, deceased. An appeal to this court was taken by the complainant and the cross-complainant.

Anna Holsz was a widow. Pier son, George, was unmarried. The basis of the bill and cross-bill is an alleged contract whereby Kelly agreed to devise and bequeath to Anna Holsz all of his property except his dwelling, which he was to leave to…