Gorham v. Dodge

This was a bill in equity, brought by Hannah E. Dodge, to' enforce the specific performance of a parol agreement alleged to have been made between the complainant and her mother, Sarah Gorham, in 1882, under which it is claimed that complainant agreed to reside with and take care of her mother during her natural life, on certain premises in the city of St. Charles, and in consideration of such services the mother-agreed to convey the property to complainant. William J„ Gorham, and other heirs-at-law of Sarah Gorham, deceased, were made parties defendant to the bill, but before the hearing…