Sheffield v. Baker

Mrs. Alice P. Weatherly died testate August 10,1938, leaving an estate valued at $12,200. She left no children, and her husband had predeceased her by approximately eight years. JohnC. Sheffield was appointed executor. . ., .

Dr. J. P. Baker, appellee, brought suit against appellants, John C. Sheffield, executor, and the devisees under the will of Mrs.. Weatherly, deceased, to enforce specific performance of an oral'contract alleged to have 'been entered into between appellee and Mrs. Weatherly sometime in 1931 or 1932, whereby it was agreed that in consideration for professional services to…