Old Man Won His Suit

OLD MAN OWN HIS SUIT

MICHAEL ANDRES GIVEN VERDICT FOR $600

In Suit Against His Son's Widow for Maintenance- Jury Was Out Half a Day

The appeal of Michael Andres from the decision of the commissioners on claims in the estate of John Andres resulted Friday in a verdict of $600 for the appellant. 

This suit was brought on the claim of Michael Andres the father of John Andres, the ice man, to enforce a claim against the estate for maintenance during his life, the father claiming that he was so entitled by reason of having given the son his ice business and other valuable assistance. When the son died it was found that the estate was willed to the wife and no provision made for the father. He presented his claim to the commissioners, but they disallowed it, hence the present suit. 

The case has been hotly contested a large number of witnesses testifying on both sides. It was given to the jury at 1:15 yesterday morning, but it was not until evening that they were able to return a verdict.