Fox v. Barrett's Estate
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Wayne; Aldrich, J., presiding. William H. Fox presented a claim against the estate of Eliza Barrett, deceased. The claim was disallowed by the commissioners, and claimant appealed to the circuit court. From a judgment for claimant, defendant brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtHooker, J.
Two questions only require discussion in this case. .The claimant was allowed a sum against the estate of the intestate, and the defendant has brought the cause to this court. The claim relates to money expended and services rendered for the intestate. It was claimed by the defendant that the services were rendered under an agreement by which the claimant was to pay $2.50 per week and do-certain work for the deceased for his board. We think this was not conclusively shown, and that there was evidence to go to the jury in support of the claim. Upon the cross-examination, the claimant was asked…
2Cases cited1 opinion
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