Cooper v. McNamara
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Woodbury District Court. — Hon. A. YanWagenen, Judge. Action to recover the value of board and the use of a room furnished by the plaintiff to the minor son •of defendant. There was a trial by the court on an agreed statement of the facts, and a judgment for plaintiff for the amount of her claim. The defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtRobinson, J.
The cause is submitted in this ■court on a certificate of the trial judge, which shows facts as follows: The defendant has been married twice, the first time to A. W. Fowler. In April, 1873, ■she gave birth to a son, who was named Arthur Fowler. In 1886, she was divorced from her husband, and by the decree of divorce she was awarded the custody of the son. Soon after that time, Arthur commenced working for himself, under an agreement with his mother *244that he should receive all his wages. From that time until November, 1890, he worked continuously, received his wages, and clothed and provided…
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