Blake v. Lord

The action is brought by the plaintiff individually and as executrix of her deceased husband’s will. In her personal capacity she is called the plaintiff. The defendant roomed and boarded at their home for over fourteen years and up to the time of the husband’s death. His mother owned the home during part of the period and no charge for room rent is made for any time before he became the owner. He was a nephew of the defendant. While living with him and his wife she made no payments for the services furnished her unless by her own contributed services and supplies.

The motions for a nonsuit…