Hill v. Security First National Bank

James M. Dance died testate on January 4, 1937, leaving his property to six nephews and nieces, share and share alike. Five of these beneficiaries lived in Missouri. Plaintiff presented a claim to the executor of this estate which was rejected and this action followed.

The complaint sets forth two causes of action. The first is on quantum meruit for services rendered to the deceased at his special instance and request, the reasonable value of which is alleged to be $1875 plus 15 per cent of 5/6ths of the estate left by him. The second count alleges that an account was stated between the…