Startin v. Madsen

CROCKETT, Justice.

Eliza Startin, sister of the decedent James Madsen, sued his estate for services rendered in giving personal care, housekeeping, practical nursing and supplying food and provisions to him for six years just prior to his death. A jury awarded her $4200.

Defendant appeals, claiming the trial court erred: (1) in permitting plaintiff to give certain testimony in violation of the so-called dead man’s statute; (2) allowing the jury to consider the value of services performed for Mrs. Madsen (wife of deceased) ; (3) allowing the jury to consider the value of services performed by…