Stiles v. Nunes

Plaintiff sued in two common counts based on rejected claims against the estate—one for money advanced for the benefit of deceased, the other for the reasonable value of nursing care, board and lodging. Defendant had judgment on the first cause of action and plaintiff had judgment on the second.

Competent evidence was taken showing that plaintiff for a period of 14 months furnished the deceased his room and board and nursed him continually during this period of his last illness. No evidence was offered by defendant. Two competent witnesses detailed the character of services needed by deceased…