Johnston v. Sprigg

The petition avers, that the defend*329ant employed the plaintiff as overseer for the year 1819, and that he was to be paid $600 for his services in case he made a good crop, and $500 at all events; that he did serve the defendant faithfully until about the month of September of the same year, when he was drove off without any good cause or provocation; and that by reason thereof, he is entitled to demand and receive the said sum of $600.

There is another count for work and labour, averring it to be worth the sum just stated.

The cause was submitted to a jury who found for the plaintiff $450, after…