Weaver v. Welsh

Opinion by

Mr. Chief Justice Kephart,

Missouri A. Spohn, decedent, was raised from early childhood as a member of the family of appellee’s wife. A close relationship existed between Mrs. Welsh and Mrs. Spohn, although there were no blood ties. Appellee was the decedent’s agent in many financial transactions. Shortly after her death, her executor instituted this proceeding against appellee for an accounting and to compel delivery to the estate of certain bonds and repayment of $1,400 representing the proceeds of two of her checks payable to his order. Appellee, in his answer, admitted receipt of…