Wing v. Lederer

Plaintiff, Jacob A. Wing, a licensed tree surgeon, d/b/a Wing’s Tree Experts, brought this suit against the defendants, Philip C. Lederer, (herein called Lederer), and Peter Sonza-Novera, (herein called Novera), to recover the sum of $500 for services rendered. The complaint alleged that Novera, who acted as a part-time caretaker and yardman for Lederer, either individually, or as Lederer’s agent, hired the plaintiff to do certain work at the Lederer residence.

The case was tried before the court without a jury and judgment was entered for the plaintiff and against Lederer, in the sum of $250;…