Succession of Burgierres

The deceased, Mrs. (widow) Elodie Burgierres, died in New Iberia in July, 1928, leaving a small estate which was sold to pay debts. A final tableau was filed upon which Mrs. Buteaud is carried as an ordinary creditor for $690, this amount being constituted of two items, $90 for board and lodging for the months of April, May and June and $600 for nursing during eight months at $2.50 per day. Several of the collaterals of the deceased filed an opposition to these charges.

The district judge in rendering judgment recognizing Mrs. Buteaud’s claims refers to the well-established rule which holds…