First State Bank v. Vories

Opinion of the Court by

Turner, Commissioner — ■

Affirming.

■ Prior to June, 1900, R. E. Yories and W. H. Yories, brothers, were eqnal partners in a general merchandise business at Montérey, in Owen county, under the firm name of Vories Bros.

In June, 1900, W. H. Yories, one of the partners, died intestate, leaving a widow, Josie A. Yories, and three infant children, appellee Ruth Yories being the youngest.

*97R. E. Vories, the surviving brother and partner, was appointed administrator of his deceased brother’s estate and qualified as such. The estate consisted of his one-half interest in the…