In Re Estate of Layton

This is the second appearance of this action in this court. For a complete recitation of the facts, reference is made to the former opinion, reported at 207 Neb. 646, 300 N.W.2d 802 (1981). The case arises from the appellee’s filing of what is purported to be a “claim” and an “amended claim” against the estate of Harry H. Layton. These documents allege that the decedent had promised the appellee during the last 10 years of the decedent’s life that, in return for the appellee’s long and faithful service, the decedent would execute a will leaving the appellee the inventory, the goodwill, the…