Boykins v. Parr

WILSON, Justice.

This action was originally instituted against J. D. Martin for services rendered by appellee under an implied contract. After the suit was filed, but before trial, Martin was adjudged to be a person of unsound mind and appellant qualified as his guardian.

Appellant says the trial court had no jurisdiction of the suit because the claim for services was not presented to the representative as required by Sec. 314, Texas Probate Code, V.A.T.S. The serv ices alleged consisted of “taking care of” the bedridden Martin, cooking, bathing, giving medication and acting as a male nurse and…