118 Iowa 333 | Iowa | 1902
Plaintiff and Ansel Wright were children of Jonathan Wright, who died July 17, 1898. During the last two years of the life of said Jonathan and his wife, plaintiff performed valuable services in nursing and caring for them. The claim here in controversy is based on the theory that these services were performed at the request of Ansel Wright, and under circumstances which rendered him liable to make a reasonable compensation therefor. Ansel Wright has since died, and the claim was presented by plaintiff for allowance against his estate. Allowance
The defense is based upon three propositions: (1) That by this claim plaintiff seeks to establish an agreement by Ansel Wright to pay the debt of another, and there is shown no written memorandum or contract signed to that effect; (2) that the services were rendered by plaintiff for Jonathan Wright, and her claim, if any, is
For the reasons above given, the judgment of the district court is reversed.