Cormican v. McMahon

The defendant operated, as lessee, the Hotel Bronson in New Britain. The plaintiff was a guest in the hotel from some time in February, 1923, to about April 20th, 1923, when, at the request of the defendant, the plaintiff was invited to assume the duties of running the hotel, and he accepted this invitation and thereafter and until after the accident on June 4th, 1923, performed various duties in connection with the operation of the hotel, from managing to dish-washing. No agreement was made as to the plaintiff’s wages. He in fact received his board and room. On June 4th, 1923, while chasing…