Bronnenberg v. Coburn

The first paragraph of appellee’s complaint may be summai’ized as follows : In September, 1883, one-Susan Nelson, a sister of appellant, was found dead, in Vigo*170•county. It was supposed that she had been murdered, but by whom it was not known. In November of that year, appellant, who lived in Madison county, agreed and contracted with appellee to pay to him the sum of $500 as a reward and compensation, if he would undertake, and devote his time ;and services to, the arrest of the person or persons who caused the death of said Susan Nelson, and the discovery of such ■information as would lead…