Hare v. McGue
California Supreme Court
The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtLorigan, J.
This action was brought by plaintiff in his own behalf and as assignee of one John M. Bobinson, to recover the value of personal services rendered by both to defendant and for money expended by plaintiff in his behalf.
Differences had arisen between defendant and his wife, and she threatening an action for divorce, he, with a vew of making a defense thereto, employed plaintiff and Bobinson, the former to look up the acts and conduct and past history of the wife and her conduct and life during his employment, and to locate, interview, and secure witnesses to testify on behalf of defendant; also…
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