Syler v. Katzer

Plaintiff brought an action to recover for the value of services performed by him to the decedent, H. G. Halkett, during his lifetime. The complaint alleged an implied contract for services which were to be continuously performed and were so performed from January 1, 1930, until the death of the decedent. (See Turell v. Anderson, 16 Cal. App. (2d) 445 [60 Pac. (2d) 906].) The answer denied the material allegations and pleaded the statute of limitations and statute of frauds as a defense. The court, sitting without a jury, found that the decedent had requested plaintiff to render such services…