Ely v. Coreil

Plaintiff is the legitimated natural daughter of John Ely, who died on or about September 1,1922. Ely was twice married, though left no children by either marl'iage. His first wife was Marie Jacobs, who died on February 11, 1907, and his second wife was Zelia John, who survives him. During the existence of the community of acquets and gains that existed between Ely and his first wife, Marie Jacobs, certain property was acquired, which is the property in dispute here. Marie Jacobs left at her death no ascendants, descendants, or legitimate collateral relations. Under the law as then existing,…