McMurray v. Bodwell
California Court of Appeal
APPEAL from a judgment of the Superior Court of the City and County of San Francisco, and from an order denying a new trial. James M. Troutt, Judge. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtKerrigan, J.
This is an action on a claim against an estate, to recover money which it is alleged was fraudulently appropriated by the defendant’s testatrix.
On October 28, 1889, Margaret McMurray died. At that time and 'for many years prior thereto she and the plaintiff were husband and wife, living together as such. At the time of Margaret McMurray’s death the family consisted of the plaintiff, Kip McMurray, a son, and two daughters—Mrs. Eva F. Craig and Mrs. Carrie I. Barrows. Plaintiff was a contracting decorator, and he earned about $5,000 a year. It was his custom to make his wife a monthly allowance…
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