Shumberger v. Hoy

Citations

• 7 Pa. Super. 206
• 1898 Pa. Super. LEXIS 269

Syllabus

<p>Family relationship — Decedent's estate — Claim for board — Question for jury.</p> <p>Neither the connection of brothers-in-law nor even the relationship of brother and sister raises a presumption of family relationship such as will defeat a claim for services or board. Family relationship in such cases must be proved by the party who asserts it.</p> <p>The case is for the jury when claim is made for board of a deceased brother-in-law who had lived in claimant’s house for several years prior to his death, the evidence being clear and abundant as to the value of the benefits received by such decedent while an inmate.</p>