Sparrow v. Sparrow

MOISE, Justice.

The district court rendered judgment against the plaintiff, and she now prosecutes this appeal. The issue as joined is-as follows:

Plaintiff sought to be declared the owner of a one-half interest in certain real estate listed among the assets of the succession of Clarence Sparrow. The relationship of plaintiff and Clarence Sparrow is admitted to have been that of concubine and paramour. Plaintiff’s claim is based on an alleged partnership existing between her and the decedent. In the alternative, she prayed for $9,096, for services rendered.

The collateral relations of the…