Ellis v. Kelsey

We are of the opinion that there was a question of fact regarding the legitimacy of the plaintiff and that there is sufficient evidence to sustain the finding that the plaintiff is the daughter of George M. Chapman, born to him by his wife, Jane Compton Chapman. The interlocutory judgment brought up for review on appeal from the final judgment is, therefore, affirmed.

By the terms of the interlocutory judgment the executor and the trustee of the will of Louise W. Chapman were required to account to the plaintiff as the heir of George M. Chapman for the moneys which they had received in…