Facts

Lorna Sass sued Doreene Glenn, administrator of the Estate of Clovis B. Glenn (deceased), involving a contract dispute.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff was the stepdaughter of the decedent. Plaintiff's mother was the decedent's wife, who died before the decedent. Plaintiff allegedly began performing housecleaning and other tasks when her mother became ill. The decedent allegedly offered to reimburse plaintiff for related costs, including housekeeping and caregiving expenses. As a result, plaintiff continued to provide such services. When plaintiff's mother died, plaintiff allegedly paid for her funeral expenses. Following her mother's death, it became clear to plaintiff that the decedent was not going to reimburse her for the expenses. As such, plaintiff filed a claim against the decedent's estate in good faith, seeking $51,765 for services rendered and pursuant to the parties' agreement. Defendant, however, rejected plaintiff's claim.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant demurred, arguing that plaintiff's complaint was untimely and that it was barred by the statute of frauds.

Result

The trial court sustained the administrator's demurrer without leave to amend and dismissed the action with prejudice.

Other Information

FILING DATE: March 27, 2015.