Jacobs v. Brock

This is an action on a claim against the estate of a decedent for the reasonable value of services rendered and expenses paid in his behalf during the last 3 years of his life. Plaintiffs (appellants) are James and Beatrice Jacobs, husband and wife. The defendant (respondent) is Elizabeth A. Brock, executrix of the estate of the decedent, Dr. Harry M. Brock, who was a retired Port Angeles dentist.

Mrs. Jacobs’ acquaintanceship with Dr. Brock dates back to the depression year of the ’30s, when her parents, the Rands, rented a house from him. The tenancy lasted 7 to 8 years, and the Rands paid a…