Caton v. Kohler

Fred D. J ones died November 30,1927. The principal asset of his estate was his home, which consisted of a house and lot. His sole heirs were his children, the plaintiffs, and the defendant Cecelia M. Kohler, all of whom were sui juris.

Subsequent to the decease of the father, the sons and daughters agreed that one of them, Cecelia M. Kohler, should occupy the premises and pay rent therefor. Occupancy followed this agreement, and the defendant Cecelia M. Kohler lived in the premises with her husband and son for a period of almost two years.

On December 23, 1940, Cecelia was sued by her four…