Puddy v. Sharpe

The bill herein was filed to obtain specific performance of an alleged contract under which plaintiff was to live with and care for John Puddy, and, at his death, have all of his estate.

John Puddy was born in England, came to this country in 1872, settled on a small place near Bay City, became a naturalized citizen, engaged in gar dening, never married, and his only relatives were a niece and grandnephews and grandnieces, all residing in England. Pneumonia caused John Puddy’s death in May, 1928, at the age of 78 years. He died intestate, leaving an estate valued at $9,768.93. He was somewhat…