Groshoff v. St. Gertrude's Convent

Appellant, as executrix of the estate of George Groshoff, deceased, sued St. Gertrude’s Convent, a corporation, respondent, to recover compensation for alleged constructive services. It was alleged in effect that the Ven. Sisters, O. S. B., hired deceased to superintend the erection of certain buildings at an agreed price; that respondent took over and became the owner of the property and succeeded to the rights and liabilities of the Ven. Sisters, O. S. B.; that after respondent became the owner the deceased was wrongfully discharged; that respondent completed the construction of the…