Hughes v. Keichline

Citations

• 168 Pa. 115
• 31 A. 887
• 1895 Pa. LEXIS 765

Syllabus

<p>Decedents' Estates — Glaim for services — Evidence—Declarations—Will.</p> <p>In an action against a decedent’s estate for services, where plaintiff relies upon declarations of the deceased that the services were to be paid for, a will showing a legacy to the plaintiff is admissible in evidence.</p> <p>In such a case it is proper for the jury to know what had been given to plaintiff by the deceased, — whether during her life, or by her will, to take effect after her death. Such evidence is not conclusive upon the plaintiff, but it is for the jury to say what effect should be given to it.</p>