Alumni Ass'n of the North Dakota State School of Science, Residuary v. Sauer

PEDERSON, Justice.

Molly Pasich appeals from an order of the County Court of Richland County denying her claim against the estate of her niece, Marjorie A. Vertin. We reverse and remand.

Marjorie' A. Vertin (“Madge”) died on December 26, 1982. Following a stroke in 1973, Madge was in constant need of nursing care and household assistance. During various periods from 1973 to 1982, Molly Pasich provided such care and assistance. In addition, Madge hired housekeepers to do cleaning and cooking, as well as attend to her personal needs. Madge assured Molly on several occasions that she would be paid…