Martin v. Dodson

CROW, Judge.

Claimant, Rosemary Martin, filed a claim against the Estate of William Lacy Dodson, Deceased, seeking $302,199.51. Claimant characterizes the claim as one in “quantum meruit for goods provided and services rendered” by her to William Lacy Dodson (“Decedent”) from September 24, 1981, until he died April 7, 1993.

The claim was tried in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Jasper County (“the trial court”) without a jury. The trial court entered extensive findings of fact and conclusions of law, and denied the claim. Claimant appeals.

One of the trial court’s conclusions of law…