Gardiner v. Courtright

This is an action of assumpsit in which the plaintiff seeks to recover for services performed by her for the defendant during a period of a little more than 25 years, from November, 1883, to March 8, 1909.

*55It is not disputed that the plaintiff worked for, and was in the employ of, and performed services for, the defendant during the period above stated, and that said services were not gratuitous; or, in other words, it is conceded that they were performed under an agreement and understanding that she should be compensated therefor

It was the claim of the plaintiff at the trial, and she…