In Re Estate of White

This action was brought by, the claimant Eva R. Rucker, who filed a claim in the estate of E. E. White, deceased, for housekeeping services rendered the decedent for the five year period immediately preceding his death. The claim recited that compensation was due for her services at the rate of $2,000 per year. After a hearing, without a jury, the Circuit Court of Henderson County allowed the claim in the amount of $6500. The executor appeals from the judgment and the claimant has cross-appealed.

The executor contends, (1) that claimant did not prove a right to recover for services rendered…