Cheshire v. Barbour

GARDNER, Commissioner.

Pursuant to a jury verdict it was adjudged that Mattie Barbour was entitled to recover the sum of $26,600 from the estate of Ora Cheser with interest at six percent from the date of judgment until paid. The executor appeals. Mrs. Barbour cross-appeals. We affirm on the appeal and on the cross-appeal.

Recovery was based on an implied contract for compensation for services rendered by Mrs. Barbour to Mrs. Cheser for her lifetime, payable at her death. Evidence in behalf of Mrs. Barbour was as follows. Mrs. Barbour cared for and rendered intimate personal services to the…