Sargent v. Foland

The theory of the plaintiff, as shown by the record, is that he and his mother and stepfather moved to the farm with the understanding at first that the plaintiff would do the work of operating the farm in consideration of one half of the proceeds derived from sales of milk. Originally it was the purpose to milk eight cows but because of the expense the decedent concluded not to attempt to keep more than four cows. Apparently because of this change of plan as to the number of cows to be kept and milked, a change was made in the agreement as to Sargent’s compensation for his work, and *302so it…