Dickensheets v. Patrick

This is an action for services performed by plaintiff for John H. Canby, deceased. The suit was filed in the circuit court of Ralls county by plaintiff against Bessie Patrick, as administratrix of the estate of said Canby. The cause was tried to a jury, resulting in a verdict and judgment for plaintiff in the sum of $904.90, and defendant appeals.

The petition alleges that plaintiff and Canby entered into a contract in 1893 whereby plaintiff was to care for, cook and serve meals and do the washing for Canby in her home,‘and that Canby was to pay therefor the reasonable value of such services.…