Bryant v. Ford

Plaintiff filed a claim in this estate for $30,000,000, supported by a bill of particulars which alleged that he had performed services for decedent’s husband for which the latter had promised but failed to compensate him, and that in consideration of his promise, performed by him, to refrain from importuning or negotiating with the husband concerning this and other matters and to continue his care, interest and advice to her, decedent promised, but failed, to leave her entire estate to him. The probate court appointed 2 referees to hear the claim. Two days later defendants moved *342that…