J. G. Cherry Co. v. Helm

November 8, 1910, defendant Helm and his invalid wife came from South Dakota and took up their residence at York, Nebraska, with defendant Lawson, their foster son. Helm bought a five-acre tract of land adjoining the property of Lawson, and commenced the erection of a house, with the intention of residing therein, but Mrs. Helm died, April 14, 1911, while they were still living in the Lawson home. In the early winter Helm fell, sustaining severe injuries,-and was confined to his bed for a considerable time. Lawson and his wife nursed and cared for Mr. and Mrs. Helm as they would for natural…