St. Elizabeth's Hospital v. Crane

This is an action wherein the plaintiff, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, sued the defendant, Edward A. Crane, for $2,428.37 alleging the sum to be due for goods and services provided by the hospital to Loretta A. Haley, a mentally ill person and ward of the defendant Crane. On June 15, 1967, Edward Crane was appointed guardian of the person and estate of Loretta Haley by a judge of the Middlesex Probate Court. (Exh. 5).

Defendant Crane alleged that if any amount was owed the plaintiff he is liable as Guardian or Administrator of the Estate of the late Loretta Haley.1

At trial, the following evidence…