Morrison v. . Mining Co.

This action was commenced by plaintiff to recover the value of his intestate's service as a care-taker and agent in charge of mining property. The Court submitted the following issues:

1. Was there any contract to pay the plaintiff's intestate, John Seals, for the taxes and his care of the land their value in excess of the value of the rents? Answer: Yes.

2. If there was, how much, if any, are the defendants Ward and Epley indebted to plaintiff? Answer: $600.

No other issues were tendered. By consent of plaintiff the Court reduced the recovery to $250, and rendered judgment against the…