First Nat. Bank v. Owen

On or about February 24, 1933, Mrs. Elizabeth T. Peck, a widow, without children, went to the home of appellee, also a widow, to live therein as a member of appellee’s household, and did so live there until her death. Mrs. Peck was about seventy-five years of age and was afflicted with rheumatism and diabetes, as was proved by several nonprofessional witnesses without objection. These afflictions, together with her advanced age, rendered her practically helpless much of the time, and at all times day and night her condition required watchfulness and the presence of some competent person…