45 Mo. App. 645 | Mo. Ct. App. | 1891
— Plaintiff is the widow of M. H. McLaughlin, who died seized of, and living in, the house and upon the lands which figure in this controversy. Defendant is administrator of McLaughlin’s estate. The trial court sustained a demurrer to plaintiff ’ s evidence, and she appeals. The statement of the cause of action as filed with the justice of the peace is as follows:
“May 22, 1889.
“ M. B. Bunn, to Bridget McLaughlin, Br.
“For the use of orchard for the year of 1887, orchard located on section 31, township 35, range 33, in Vernon county, Missouri...... $50 00,
‘ ‘ Rent of house during the year of 1886, five months, commencing on or about the first day of October, at $8 per month.......... 40 00.
“Twenty-five acres of grass land, on section 31, township 35, range 33, in Vernon county, Missouri, for the year 1887............. 50 00.
“Mrs. B. McLaughlin, as being sworn, makes oath and says that all the statements and allegations that are herein set forth are true in substance and fact.
“Mrs. B. McLaughlin.”
The judgment will be affirmed.