Moore v. Estate of Adams

HOLLINGSWORTH, Presiding Judge.

This is an appeal by Ray E. Watson, executor of the estate of Mary F. Adams, deceased, from a judgment for the sum of $17,210.51 rendered against the estate in the Circuit Court of Jasper County for labor allegedly performed by Robert P. Moore in the repair and maintenance of certain property of deceased pursuant to oral contract with deceased. The appellant denies liability. Jurisdiction lies in this court because the amount in dispute, exclusive of costs, is in excess of $7,500. Article V, Section 3, Constitution of Missouri, V.A. M.S.

Mrs. Adams, a resident of…