Hartman Et Ux. v. Moloney, Exr.

Opinion by

James, J.,

This is an action of assumpsit brought by Thomas L. Hartman and Florence Hartman, his wife, against H. A. Moloney, executor of the estate of Bridget T. Buerkle, deceased, for room and board furnished decedent from July 15, 1932 until her death on July 31, 1933. It was not disputed that plaintiffs furnished the room and board, but the claim was resisted on the theory that decedent was working for her room and board. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiffs, defendant’s motions for a new trial and judgment n. o. v. were refused, and from the judgment entered on the…