Estate of Fred W. Scott

Opinion by

Trexler, P. J.,

This matter arose in the distribution of the estate of Fred W. Scott, deceased. The facts are briefly .stated in the opinion of Judge Mitchell of the orphans’ court: “Vernon F. Johnson presented his claim for $1,500 for caring for a farm property called ‘Shadeland,’ owned by decedent, situate in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. This farm was purchased by Mr. Scott in November, 1926, at a sale by the sheriff of Crawford County. On the day of the sale, immediately after the property had been sold to Scott, he and Johnson had a conversation. Scott asked Johnson to stay on…