Moore v. . Austin

Thisactionto recover for work and labordone, began before a justice and coming on for trial the parties at his suggestion agreed to refer the matter in difference to two designated persons, one chosen by each for adjustment. On February 1st, 1876, three days thereafter, the arbitrators met at the house of the defendant to examine the work, when the plaintiff and defendant executed a bond in the penal sum of one hundred dollars, each to the other, to abide by the decision which might be made. Tbe arbitrators after inspecting the premises agreed upon their award, charging the defendant with the…