ESTATE v. JONES

No. 48828.

72 N.W.2d 454 (1955)

In the Matter of the ESTATE of Effie H. ROGERS, deceased. W. A. BROWN, Claimant-Appellant, v. Guy W. JONES, Administrator with Will Annexed of the Estate of Effie H. Rogers, deceased, Defendant-Appellee.

Supreme Court of Iowa.

October 18, 1955.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Cameron & Dickinson, Eldora, for appellant.

John F. Wirds, Iowa Falls, Lundy, Butler & Lundy, Eldora, for appellee.


HAYS, Justice.

Action in probate to recover for services rendered to decedent during her lifetime. Claimant alleged that at decedent's instance and request; he lived in her home and took care of her, she being an invalid, from March, 1945, until her death in May, 1954. That the fair and reasonable value of such services is $3,000. The estate interposed various defenses, alleging payment; the services were gratuitous; and the statute of limitations. Trial was to the...

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