Upshaw v. Latham

DOWD, Chief Judge.

Appellant Julia Upshaw filed a demand for $750.00 in the Probate Court against the estate of Constance Johnson, appellant’s downstairs neighbor, who died intestate on June 8, 1969. Appellant’s claim was denied by the Probate Court. The Circuit Court affirmed the decision.

Appellant sets forth three arguments on appeal to this court.

1. The evidence showed that appellant had rendered services to the deceased, was not compensated therefor, and was not related to deceased.

2. When someone performs services at another’s request, and where there is no family relationship, it is…