Gregory v. McNitt

This suit is brought by Barbara Gregory to recover for services which she claims she rendered as a domestic in and about the defendant's household. The case was tried by a jury, the plaintiff recovered, and the defendant reviews on writ of error.

The defendant, Stephen D. McNitt, seems to have been a prosperous farmer, and in May, 1916, the plaintiff, who was then a little past 14 years of age, through an arrangement with the defendant's wife, began work in the defendant's home. She continued to work there until January 23, 1924. At first her wage was $3 per week and it was to be increased as…