Lewis v. Lewis
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Appeal from White Circuit Court. Hance N. Hutton, Judge. Appellant’s claim should have been allowed as one of the second class. Kirby’s Dig. § no. The doctrine of implied contracts applies. 29 Pa. St. 465; 26 Ark. 360; 56 Ark. 382.
1Opinion of the CourtHiel, C. J.
This case involves a claim against the estate of Captain G. W. Lewis for services of his nephew in nursing him in his last illness. Owing to the grievous affliction of Captain Lewis during the last years of his life, especially the last few months, the attendance of a male nurse was necessary, and the duties of such nurse were unpleasant and in frequent requisition. His two nephews lived near him in the town of Searcy, and they faithfully performed these offices for him, the appellant, one of these nephews, rendering the greater service, and he rendered .a bill for $100, and, it being…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Ford v. WardSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1870
- Hogg v. LasterSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1892
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