Montgomery v. Smith

STEWART, Judge.

Appellee, Robert D. Smith, sued the estate of his deceased father, A. C. Smith, for services performed over a period of five years next before the latter’s death. His complaint alleged his father promised to pay him and he expected compensation for his services but he did not state what sum, if any, was agreed upon for his labor. H-e *624averred the value of his work amounted to $6,000 and the jury awarded him $5,000.

This appeal is from the judgment entered upon the verdict, and the sole ground urged for reversal is that appellant, the executor under the will of A. C. Smith, was…