Petersen v. Swan

Knutson, Justice.

Appeal from an order denying defendant’s motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or a new trial.

Marion and Edward Swan were married in 1935 and lived together until the death of Marion on July 26, 1950. During their married life both parties were steadily employed. From 1916 to 1950 their earnings were substantially the same. Marion handled the joint earnings of the couple from the beginning of their life together. Edward would endorse his pay check and leave it with Marion. She allowed him five dollars per week for his own needs, out of which he usually took the…