Taub v. United States Trust Co.

The declaration in this action of contract contains two counts. The plaintiff alleged in the first count that the testator, a married man, “permanently separated from his wife,” desired to become a member of her household for his natural life and to have her furnish him with care, nursing, attention and companionship, and that in consideration thereof he agreed to pay for her clothing, living, travelling and other expenses and that he would during his lifetime give her one half of his property. The plaintiff alleges that such an agreement was made between her and the testator; that she fully…