Helme v. Strater
New Jersey Court of Chancery
On bill to construe will &c., answer and proofs. George W. Helme died on the 13th day of June, 1893, leaving him surviving his widow, Margaret A. Helme, and three children — Adeline H., the wife of Charles G. Strater; Olivia A., the wife of John "W. Herbert, Jr., and George A, Helme. Each of. these children has issue, who, with their parents, are parties to this suit.
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On bill to construe will &c., answer and proofs. George W. Helme died on the 13th day of June, 1893, leaving him surviving his widow, Margaret A. Helme, and three children — Adeline H., the wife of Charles G. Strater; Olivia A., the wife of John "W. Herbert, Jr., and George A, Helme. Each of. these children has issue, who, with their parents, are parties to this suit. During his life, George W. Helme erected at Helmetta, in this state, a large plant as a manufactory of the products of tobacco, and therewith created and established an extensive and lucrative business. The plant became the…
1Opinion of the Court
The Chancellor.
The complainants ask instruction upon these questions:
First. Whether Margaret A. Helme, the widow of George W. Helme, is entitled to dower in any part or parts of his estate,, and, if so, in what part or parts.
Second. Whether the agreement of October 1st, 1889, between-George W. Helme, George A. Helme and John W. Herbert,. Jr., shall be carried out by them, and, if so, by what calculation-the amount of net earnings, which is to furnish the basis for the distribution of stock, shall be ascertained.
'Third. Whether the dividends.upon that part of the stock of the George W. Helme…
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