Von Carlowitz v. Bernstein

STEPHENS, Associate Justice.

Appellant, the administrator of the estate of Minnie Nolan, deceased, was sued by appellee, Eosa Bernstein, a sister of Minnie Nolan, who claimed and recovered a judgment for $1500 as compensation for personal services rendered by her as housekeeper and nurse for Minnie Nolan, the wife of George Nolan, from 1894, or prior thereto, to the death of Minnie Nolan, in December, 1899. This recovery was sought and had upon the ground that the services were rendered in pursuance of an agreement with George and Minnie Nolan that appellee should be compensated for her…