Merywethers v. Youmans

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Johnston, C. J.:

In an action brought by Richard Merywethers in the city court of Wichita against J. F. Youmans he alleged that he had been employed by You-*310mans to cate for and train horses at the specified wages of $40 per month and board; that he began work under the contract on May 30, 1905, and continued in the service until about May 25, 1907; and that the work done by him was reasonably worth $40 per month and board. There was a further, averment that Youmans had made a number of payments on the claim, which did not exceed $150, and that he was…