Colley v. Succession of Latourette

By the court:

Preston, J.

Latourette was a maker and vendor of maps. The plaintiff was employed by him, at intervals, from January, 1846, until July, 1849, in traveling with and for him, throughout this State, in procuring information for his maps, getting subscribers and selling the maps, collecting money, and other services. His employments were much the aspect of agencies ; but the district court, the counsel of the parties, and the witness to his original employment, have regarded him as a clerk, and we see no sufficient reason to take a different view of his employment.

He was employed at…