In re Teller's Estate
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Livingston; Miner, J. John Teller presented a claim against the estate of Eliza Teller, deceased, for services rendered. The claim was allowed in the probate court, and Ella Madden, an heir, appealed to the circuit court. Judgment for claimant. Contestant brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtFellows, J.
John Teller filed this claim against the estate of Eliza Teller, deceased, for services performed in the conduct of her farm in Cohoctah township, Livingston county, during the years 1890 to 1899. Deceased was the mother of claimant. It is his claim that he reached his majority during the year 1890 and remained with her on the farm for nine years *183under an arrangement that he was to be compensated when she was able so to do, and if he was not paid before her death he should be compensated out of her estate. He obtained a verdict and had judgment thereon at the circuit in the sum of $1,400.
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