Watson v. Beabout

The appellee, who was the plaintiff, brought this action against James B. Watson and Hayden P. Watson, upon a written agreement in these words, viz:

“Agreement between James B. Watson and William J. Beabout: The said Beabout agrees to commence labor for the said Watson on the 1st of March, 1858, and continue to work at the farming business for said Watson until the 1st of September then next following. The said Watson agrees to pay the said Beabout 15 dollars per month for the labor so performed. Also, to board, wash and mend for said Beabout during the time above mentioned. The said Watson is…