Hurst v. Jenkins

Thomas E. Ellwood and his wife, Sarah Ellwood, were childless. When plaintiff Alma Hnrst was eleven years of age, she was taken into their home, where she remained until their death. She was raised and educated by them and was treated as their own child. She conducted herself toward them as a dutiful daughter would toward parents. In May, 1906, she contemplated marriage with William J. Hurst. At that time her foster parents were advanced in years and in poor heálth. They were averse to her leaving them. It is alleged by plaintiffs that before their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Ellwood desired that…