Eaton v. Mudge
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Barry; Smith, J. Theressa Eaton presented a claim against the estate of Eliza Bay, deceased, for services rendered. The claim was allowed in part by the commissioners, and Lorenzo Mudge, administrator, appealed to the circuit court. Judgment for claimant. Defendant brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtBird, J.
Theressa Eaton, the plaintiff herein, presented a claim against the estate of Eliza Day, her sister-in-law, for board, care, and incidentals in the sum of $2,611.95. The commissioners allowed it in part. An appeal was taken by defendant to the circuit court, where she recovered' a judgment for the full amount of her claim.
It appears that Eliza Day was an old lady 79 years *605of age when she died, and possessed of sufficient property to support herself. She was without family and was living alone when she went to reside with plaintiff. Some time before she was taken into the home of plaintiff,…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Bolthouse v. De SpelderMichigan Supreme Court · 1914
- Ashley v. Smith's EstateMichigan Supreme Court · 1908
- Stackable v. Estate of StackableMichigan Supreme Court · 1887
- Slack v. NortonMichigan Supreme Court · 1896
- Finn v. Sowders' EstateMichigan Supreme Court · 1905
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