Barrett v. Miner

When the plaintiff, whose real name is Bibby, was three years of age he came to live with Patrick and Sarah Barrett. He was related to Mrs. Barrett, and she cared for him as she would her own son. He took their name, and was known as the “ Barrett boy.” When he became nineteen plaintiff went to a business school in Corning, Patrick paying for his education.

Plaintiff spent his vacation and week ends on the farm, helping with the work. Later he married, and went elsewhere to live, but visited the old home frequently, taking with him on many *232occasions Ms wife and children. Patrick was ill for…