Leute v. Bird

In 1899', John E. Bird and John Leute, both now deceased, purchased business property in Clayton, Michigan, title being taken in Leute’s name. Mr. Bird, who also was Leute’s attorney, collected the rents, paid some of the expenses, and managed the property. At least at times each party paid his one-half share of interest and other expenses direct to those entitled to such payments. Mr. Bird, also gave notes to Leute from time to time. $700 of these notes were unpaid and outlawed at the time of Mr. Bird’s death in 1928. Three claims were asserted against the Bird estate, one for the notes,…