Root v. Snyder
Michigan Supreme Court
Cross-appeals from Bay; Collins, J. Bill by Melvin A. Root against Jared M. Snyder and others to set aside certain deeds and for an accounting. Defendants filed an answer in the nature of a cross-bill praying affirmative relief. From the decree rendered, all parties appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.
The bill of complaint was filed in July, 1907. The complainant was 69 years old the following September. His wife died in April, 1904. The complainant and his wife were the owners by the entireties of their home in Bay City, worth about $5,000, and a business block and dwelling house in that city worth about $80,000. Mrs. Root had been something of an invalid for many years, but was able to be about, and she and her husband were considerable travelers. They were spiritualists. Mrs. Root was one of the leading spiritualists of the State, and her services were in demand as a lecturer.
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