Weeks v. Hutchinson

The circuit judge, in his charge to the jury, stated the claims of the parties in substance as follows:

“ The plaintiff brings her action to recover from the defendant for aboard bill from the 10th day of October, 1897, to April 27, 1901, less about five weeks, and alleges and proves that the same was worth $3.50 per week. I believe there is no dispute about this amount. Also $100 for feed for horses, paid by her for defendant.

“ The theory of the plaintiff in this case is that she took this man to board; that they had no contract or agreement at the time, but that he had board during this…