Davis v. Davis

Plaintiff Ruth E. Davis (“Ruth”) brought this action against her former mother-in-law, Corinne H. Davis (“Corinne”), to enforce the latter’s written promise to pay $40,000.00. Ruth contends on this appeal that Corinne’s promise constituted (1) an enforceable contract, supported by valid consideration, or (2) a promissory note, payable on demand. After a jury-waived trial, judgment was entered in favor of Corinne. Ruth filed this Dist./Mun. Cts. R. A. D. A., Rule 8B appeal.

The parties’ Rule 8B agreed statement of the case, based in its entirety on the trial judge’s “Findings and Order,”…