Hunt v. Howard

WILLIAMS, Judge.

Simon P. Smith died while a patient in Lincoln Park Nursing Home. Someone from the nursing home notified Hunt’s Golden State Funeral Parlor of Smith’s death. John T. Hunt, d/b/a Hunt’s Golden State Funeral Parlor took charge of the body for purposes of interment. This suit was brought by Hunt against deceased’s daughter, Irma Howard, for an alleged balance due of $314.60 in funeral expenses. Irma Howard filed an answer in the form of a general denial. After trial, the district court held for defendant, stating plaintiff failed to bear his burden of proof. From this judgment…