Tomchak v. Handricks

The cases of the 2 plaintiffs were combined for trial and appeal .here. They are-daughters of defendant Catherine. Her first husband, plaintiffs’ father, died leaving a business property used as a tavern for the sale of liquor: He left a 2/9 interest in the real estate to each of his 2 minor daughters, respectively, the plaintiffs herein, and a 5/9 interest to their mother, defendant Catherine.

While, plaintiffs were still minors their mother married defendant John Handricks. For years thereafter the 4 parties lived together as 1 family. Plaintiffs were supported-and educated .out of funds the…