Markley v. Markley

— This is an appeal from a judgment rendered in favor of respondent, and against appellants, in the sum of $7,181.77, being one half of the proceeds of the sale of real property located in the state of Kansas.

Irene Markley is the widow of James Markley, deceased. Harry Markley is the son and only living issue of James Markley and his wife by a former marriage. Olive Ames Markley is the son’s wife. For convenience, we shall refer to the parties as James, Irene, Harry, and Olive. At the time in question, the parties all lived in Auburn, Washington.

On March 3, 1909, the heirs of Israel Markley…