Donnes v. Orlando

Donnes brought this action in the Treasure County District Court against the estate of his uncle on his claim for services rendered and material furnished. Orlando, as personal representative of the estate, answered and filed two counterclaims alleging loans from decedent to Donnes.

Following a nonjury trial, the District Court ruled that Donnes was not entitled to compensation for work done from October 20, 1978 through August 18,1982 because this work was a gratuity from Donnes to his uncle. The District Court further held that Donnes was entitled to foreclosure of his mechanics’ lien in the…