Spencer v. Clarke

This is an action of assumpsit, and is brought to recover the sum of $980, with interest from Jan uary 1, 1893, for services rendered by the plaintiff to the defendant’s testator, Henry W. Tiffany, in the capacity of housekeeper.

The facts in the case are substantially as follows: The plaintiff went to live with Mr. Tiffany in August, 1887, as his .housekeeper, and remained in his service until about the 20th of August, 1896. She was to receive as compensation for her services the sum of four dollars per week. This amount was regularly paid' to her until December 27, 1887, at which time an…