Gilbert v. Bowling Green Bank & Trust Co.

CULLEN, Commissioner.

R. C. Gilbert filed a claim against the estate of Sarah Garris, deceased, in the amount of $15,000, as compensation for services alleged to have been rendered by Gilbert to Mrs. Garris at her instance and request and upon her promise that she would pay a reasonable amount for the services. The claim was rejected by the executor, whereupon Gilbert brought the instant action against the executor to recover on the claim. The circuit court sustained a defensive plea of res judicata and entered judgment dismissing the action. Gilbert has appealed from that judgment.

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