Holmes v. Holmes

The testimony in this case is undisputed, and it shows that on May 7, 1894, Mrs. Mary E. Holmes purchased as sole owner the mercantile establishment theretofore belonging to W. B. Sallis & Co. in the village of Sallis, in Attala county. Thereupon she placed her husband, T. S. Holmes, in charge of said mercantile business, and it was conducted in her name and for her account until her death in April, 1895. Although Mrs. Holmes died intestate, no official administration was had upon her estate, but T. S. Holmes continued to operate the said business under the name of Mrs. Mary fE. Holmes until…