Oldham v. Oldham

This bill in equity is brought to establish a trust in certain real estate and moneys. After hearing on bill, answer and proof, a final decree was entered in the superior court granting the prayer of the bill. The respondent has brought the cause to this court by appeal from that decree.

The real estate in question is located in the city of Central Falls. It was bought in 1872, the deed running to John A. Oldham and his wife Julia, as tenants in common. Two sons were born of this marriage: Edgar C. Oldham, the respondent, in 1874, and Joseph Oldham, in 1876. About 1879, John A. Oldham began to…