Webb v. Branner

This was an action by Josie Webb to recover from John S. Branner an undivided one-fourth interest in a valuable lot in the city of Topeka, together with the rents and profits thereof.

Prior to October 10, 1875, the lot was jointly owned by Jacob Kline and John S. Branner, who were engaged in business together under ■ the firm name of Branner & Kline. On the date mentioned Jacob Kline died intestate, leaving as his only heirs Josie Kline, now Josie Webb, who was then six years of age, and another daughter, Millie Kline. On October 15, 1875, Branner was appointed administrator of the estate of…