Lindner v. Cotonio

John F. Lindner and Theodore Cotonio, on June 13, 1901, entered into a written contract for the purchase of property sold by the state of Louisiana and the city of New Orleans for delinquent taxes. Lindner agreed to furnish the money, and Cotonio, who is an attorney at law, agreed to furnish his professional services to the enterprise. The contract stipulated that all titles should be taken in Lindner’s name, but that Cotonio should have an equal interest in the property purchased.

John F. Lindner died in August, 1915, and his widow and four children, all majors, were placed in possession of…