Bryant v. Stringer

RODGERS, Justice.

"This case grew out of a claim filed by appellant, Mrs. Hettie Stringer Bryant, in the estate proceedings of her father, J. F. Stringer, deceased. Appellant contends that she took care of her father, and that because of an implied contract between them for her services, she is entitled to be paid out of the assets of the estate on a quantum meruit basis.

The record reveals the following facts. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Stringer were hardworking, frugal, farmers, living in Smith County, Mississippi, where they owned a farm and had accumulated considerable money. They had three…