Sheldon v. Blackman
Wisconsin Supreme Court
205 N.W. 486 (1925)
Relevant factsFree
Sheldon (plaintiff) cared for her aunt and uncle, the Wilkinsons, for 34 years under an understanding she would inherit their property, and Wilkinson later executed a $30,000 promissory note memorializing his intent to compensate her for past and future services after his supposedly corresponding will was lost; the estate (defendant) conceded a quantum meruit claim existed but disputed the award's amount, arguing the note lacked consideration.
IssueFree
Whether, where one party's intent to pay another for services rendered is clear and the latter is entitled to payment as a matter of quantum meruit, evidence indicating the intended amount of payment may be relied upon to determine the appropriate award.