Johnson v. Meade's Estate

Plaintiff filed claim against the estate of her deceased brother, Albert Meade, for board and care of their mother over a period beginning January 1, 1891, and ending January 1, 1911, when the mother died. The statement gives credit, April, 1928, for $200, and claims remainder, $3,700, which was allowed in the probate court.

On appeal the cause was tried to a jury who returned a verdict of $2,000, on which judgment was entered.

The estate brings error.

1. There is ample evidence, common to cases snch as this, of admissions and declarations against interest by Mr. Meade, and this, supported by…