Starke v. Storm's
Supreme Court of Virginia
Appeal from a decree of the Circuit Court of Albemarle county. Decree for the defendant. Complainant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtHarrison, J.
In January, 1911, one year after the death of Edward H. Storm and about four years after the cause of action, if any, arose, W. F. Starke filed this bill asking that a court of equity award him a decree against the estate of Edward H. Storm for the sum of $6,786.84. Of this amount $1,736.84 was alleged to be for services rendered by the complainant to the deceased during his lifetime, and the remaining $5,000 was alleged to be damages due for the failure of Storm to provide complainant with an education. There was a demurrer to this bill, and thereupon the complainant tendered an amended bill…
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