Poole v. Schrichte

The respondent, Irene M. Poole, and the appellant, Herbert A. Schrichte, lived together without the formality of a marriage ceremony, from 1935 to 1941 in Chicago and from 1941 to 1947 in Seattle. The present action is to determine their respective interests in a tavern and certain household furniture and personal property in Mr. Schrichte’s possession.

In January, 1942, they combined their limited resources to acquire a beauty shop, which Mrs. Poole operated under the name of “Crosley Beauty Salon.” (Their resources were then so limited that Mrs. Poole had to borrow fifty dollars to help pay…