Brown v. Jones

Action in probate to recover for services rendered to decedent during her lifetime. 'Claimant alleged that at decedent’s instance and request he lived in her home and took care of her, she being an invalid, from March 1945 until her death in May 1954; that the fair and reasonable value of such services is $3000. The estate interposed various defenses, alleging payment ; the services were gratuitous; and the statute of limitations. Trial was to the court without a jury. The court found that the claim had been fully compensated for and dismissed the claim. Claimant appeals.

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