Shriver v. Besse

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Wedell, J.

This action originated in the probate court.. It was filed by Alden Besse, son of Alexander Besse, deceased, whose will had been probated and whose, estate was being administered by Samuel J. Shriver, executor.

Insofar as now material the son’s petition, in substance, alleged: He was a partner with decedent in the machinery business; petitioner had been engaged in the practice of .law at Pittsburg and his father was engaged in the machinery business; on July 25, 1940, they entered into a written “temporary contract” which was signed by the…