Winans v. Estate of Winans

In 1877 claimant and William E. Eeed, a brother of claimant’s wife, engaged in business as copartners. In 1878 and 1879 a village lot was. purchased, which it appears to have been the intention of the copartners to use in their business. The lot was purchased in three small, parcels, and the title to each parcel was taken in the name of William E. Eeed and Mary E. Winans, claimant’s wife. The testimony taken at the circuit shows that a brick building was erected on the lot, at a cost of about $3,000, and paid for out of the copartnership funds. *77In 1886, Mrs. Winans died. Administration was…