Shippee v. Shippee's Estate

This is a claim against the estate of Mary Shippee for care and maintenance of the deceased for several months immediately preceding death.

Plaintiff is the widow of a son of Mary Shippee. In October, 1927, Mary Shippee went to plaintiff’s home to live under an agreement to pay $40 per month for room and board. She was elderly and the next spring, by reason of partial paralysis, she lost control of bowel and urinary movements, became practically helpless and required great care. Plaintiff presented1 a claim for, nursing and care of Mary Shippee and several items paid out for funeral expenses.…