Barrick v. James

Morris, Commissioner

Affirming.

The action below was by James and his wife, she being a granddaughter of J. G-. Spradling who died intestate early in 1946. Defendants were H. P. Spradling, individually and as administrator of the estate, and appellant. Appellees sought to recover of the estate on the ground that at the request of decedent they lived in his home; took care of and cultivated the small farm; cared for him, furnishing food and attending to all household duties.

In their petition it was alleged that in September 1936, Mr. Spradling agreed with them that if they would come to his…