Belluci v. Marra

Plaintiff brought this action for specific performance and other relief under an alleged agreement with one James Marra, now deceased, to convey certain properties to her by will as compensation for services rendered by plaintiff in the deceased’s business during his lifetime. The deceased executed a will but designated as beneficiaries the defendants, his niece and nephew, rather than the plaintiff.

After trial, the court made findings of fact and conclusions of law that plaintiff had in fact rendered the services pursuant to a mutual understanding with James Marra that upon his death she…