Crone v. Crone

delivbbed the opinion of the Coubt.

August 4,1896, Walter S. Crone died in Chicago, leaving as his only heirs, appellant, his widow, appellee, his father, and Mrs. Knapp, his sister.

Walter Crone had been a saloon keeper. Appellee claimed to have furnished most of the capital therefor, and to have been a partner therein.

A bill was filed by appellee to establish such claim and obtain a share of the proceeds for which the saloon was by Walter sold during his last illness.

The declarations of Walter as to the ownership of the saloon were properly received.

Appellant was not a purchaser. The notes…