Gibson v. Muehlebach Funeral Home, Inc.

CROSS, Presiding Judge.

Dorothy Lee Burroughs died on March 8, 1965, from gunshot wounds inflicted by her husband, Jack Burroughs. Decedent’s mother, Hazel R. Gibson, who later was ap*760pointed administratrix of decedent’s estate, arranged with Muehlebach Funeral Home for burial of her daughter and funeral services were furnished by Muehlebach Funeral Home accordingly. After unsuccessful efforts to obtain payment from the husband, Muehlebach Funeral Home filed its claim against the deceased wife’s estate in the amount of $1,068.44 on account of “funeral expenses”. The claim was allowed by order…