Estate of Ellen Bergstresser

Opinion by

Tbexler, P. J.}

This is a claim against a decedent’s estate for hoard and lodging. The decedent Ellen Bergstresser, aged 80, went to the home of Witter, her son-in-law, in 1926 and with the exception of about six weeks remained there until the date of her death in 1930. There was no specific contract shown between the claimant and her. The learned judge of the orphans’ court allowed the claim. There is no question that board and lodging were furnished to the decedent. There is no controversy as to the value of the services. The decedent contributed nothing by way of assisting in…