Brewer v. Wilson

J. T. Wilson was survived at the time of his death on June 8, 1911, by his widow and seven children. He owned at the time of his death a quarter section of land, upon which he resided as a homestead, and the personal property usually found on a farm of that size.

G. W. Brewer, who had married one of Mr. Wilson's daughters, resided on this farm, and he claims to have rendered personal services to Mr. Wilson, who was an invalid for several years prior to his death, for which he should receive compensation of $1 per day, amounting to $1,269.

There was no administration on Mr. Wilson's estate until…