Kampen v. Helwick

The ■ plaintiffs, heirs of defendants deceased wife, sue him for the return of the sum of $175.00; separate property alleged to have been entrusted by her to him.

Defendant denies that such a deposit was made and avers that his wife entrusted $56.00 only to 'him to pay certain bills, and that he paid them. He also claims in reconvention certain community debts and certain amounts paid by him-for the benefit of the wife’s estate.

The testimony of Kampen, taken in connection with a receipt signe'd by the defendant and a letter written by him, leaves no doubt in our minds that Helwick received…