Mae Poss v. Abraham Ribicoff, Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare

Alsam Holding Company and Howard Funding Company each own a parcel of realty. A “moving spirit” in both was Jacob Poss, appellant’s husband and attorney. For many years Jacob Poss had served as Secretary of the two corpora tions: he and his brother had each a one-half interest in Alsam and a one-third interest in Howard. Appellant, Jacob’s wife, had performed stenographic and typing services for these corporations, but without remuneration until 1953: thereafter she was paid $600 per year. Effective July 1, 1956, Jacob Poss resigned as Secretary of the two corporations and appellant was…