1 Sadler 88
Decided October 19, 1885
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · decided 1885-10-19
The appellants were Leonard and Michael Goerman, and Ann C. Silvis, claiming as half brothers and the half sister of Adam Steiger, deceased. The respondent was Sarah Steiger, his-widow. The report of the administrator of Steiger showed a small fund in his hands, to the whole of which the widow was-entitled, if, as she alleged, he was illegitimate, but if he were’ proved or presumed legitimate, the half brothers and half sister were entitled to share.
Affirmed · Decided 1885-10-19
¶1The sole question of fact in this case was the illegitimacy of Adam Steiger. Undoubtedly the burden of proof was on the appellee. She accepted that position. The evidence to prove it was most ample to justify the finding of the auditor and the decree of the court.
¶2Decree affirmed and appeal dismissed at the costs of the appellants.