Keiter v. Miller

Opinion by

Keller, J.,

This was an action (brought into the lower court by appeal from a justice of the peace) by plaintiff against defendant to recover for the board, lodging and care of the latter’s ten year old son. The contract relied on by the plaintiff was made between his wife and the defendant, the latter agreeing to pay $5 a week. The defendant’s contention was that Mrs. Keiter had offered to take the boy and care for him in return for his companionship.

Two of the rulings of the court below require a reversal of the judgment.(1) It was error to permit the plaintiff to cross-examine the…