In re Turner's Estate
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Ingham; Colling wood (Charles B.), J. Cora Turner presented a claim against the estate of Eliza M. Turner, deceased, for services rendered. The claim was allowed by the commissioners, and H. Wesley Turner appealed to the circuit court. Judgment, for claimant. Contestant brings error. Plaintiff, Cora Turner, is the wife of Howard Turner. He and H. Wesley Turner are sons of decedent, Eliza M. Turner.
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Error to Ingham; Colling wood (Charles B.), J. Cora Turner presented a claim against the estate of Eliza M. Turner, deceased, for services rendered. The claim was allowed by the commissioners, and H. Wesley Turner appealed to the circuit court. Judgment, for claimant. Contestant brings error. Plaintiff, Cora Turner, is the wife of Howard Turner. He and H. Wesley Turner are sons of decedent, Eliza M. Turner. Mrs. Turner was a long time resident of Lansing and died in September, 1919, at the age of 84 years. Plaintiff filed a claim against the estate for nursing and care furnished deceased…
1Opinion of the CourtFellows, C. J.
(after stating the facts). Upon the authority of In re De Spelder’s Estate, 181 Mich. 153, the testimony of plaintiff’s husband was properly received in evidence. The services to be performed by *362plaintiff and which were performed by her were her personal services of the character usually performed by nurses. They were not such services as are usually performed by the wife in the household of her husband as his helpmeet and for his benefit. Nor were they such assistance as may be given in case of temporary illness. They covered a period of years and were performed under an express contract…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Bolthouse v. De SpelderMichigan Supreme Court · 1914
- Raub v. NisbettMichigan Supreme Court · 1896
- Johnson v. DoonMichigan Supreme Court · 1902
3Cited by2 opinions
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- Schram v. GoldsmithMichigan Supreme Court · 1944