Costa v. Costa
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Bill in equity, filed in the Superior Court on July 14, 1914, by the widow of and sole beneficiary under the will of Manuel Costa, who died on March 21, 1912, and was a partner in the firm of L. J. and M. Costa, against Leandro J. Costa, the surviving member of that firm, for an accounting, as described in the opinion. The facts found by the master to whom the case was referred are stated in the opinion.
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Bill in equity, filed in the Superior Court on July 14, 1914, by the widow of and sole beneficiary under the will of Manuel Costa, who died on March 21, 1912, and was a partner in the firm of L. J. and M. Costa, against Leandro J. Costa, the surviving member of that firm, for an accounting, as described in the opinion. The facts found by the master to whom the case was referred are stated in the opinion. The case was heard by Morton, J., who made a final decree ordering that the defendant should pay to the plaintiff the sum of $13,244.49, that being the sum of $12,568.02 found to be due to…
1Opinion of the CourtCarroll, J.
Manuel Costa and the defendant, Leandro J. Costa, became partners in October, 1896, supplying fishing vessels with groceries and provisions. In 1905 the business of the firm included also the selling of fishing gear. Manuel died March 21, 1912. During his lifetime (he was captain of a fishing schooner), the business of the firm was in sole charge of the defendant, who drew a certain sum weekly for his services. The profits were to be equally divided.
The plaintiff is the widow of Manuel Costa. In his will she is named as the sole executrix and trustee of all his estate, with the right to…
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