Gay v. Mooney

52 A. 1131 (1901)

Facts

The intestate was the uncle of the P's wife, and for several years before his death resided in P's family. On his death, P sued to recover compensation for the board and lodging furnished to the deceased. P put in evidence tending to show an understanding between himself and the deceased that the latter would devise a certain dwelling-house to P's children in return for what he should receive as a member of the family. The court gave the judgment to P, and D appealed.