Pionier v. Alexander
New York Court of Common Pleas
Appeal from third district court. Action by Alfred Pionier against John E. Alexander to recover wages alleged to be due. From a judgment in favor of plaintiff, rendered by the justice without a jury, defendant appeals. Reversed.
1Opinion of the CourtBischoff, J.
The plaintiff sued to recover the sum of $152.50, the amount claimed being made up of wages for 10 weeks at $15 per week, and an item of $2.50 for materials furnished. By the plaintiff’s evidence it was sought to establish the existence of a contract of hiring for these 10 weeks, and the plaintiff’s due performance. To the contrary appears the defendant’s evidence that there was no such contract, that plaintiff had been “laid off,” and that $40 had been paid him by defendant from time to time, more as an act of charity than for any other reason. Plaintiff admitted that •$15 had been paid him…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Fuld v. KahnNew York Court of Common Pleas · 1893
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