Richardson v. Richardson

Eli Richardson, a pioneer resident of Sioux City, died intestate in 1902, survived by his widow, who passed away six years later, and five children: Leslie T. Richardson, appellee, Alice 0. Richardson, Gratia R. Catón, Mrs. Manley, and Mrs. Gertrude Patterson. The property of the estate, ownership of which now exceeds one-half million dollars in value, with its changes and accumulations, continued jointly in some of the heirs until the events culminating in this litigation occurred.

Appellee managed, controlled, and looked after the estate for the benefit of all. Mrs. Catón, seventy-seven…