Harrington v. Gies

Cries sued Harrington in assumpsit, declaring, specially. Upon the trial he gave evidence tending to prove that in April, 1878, he entered into an agreement with Harrington, by which he, Gies and his wife, should work for defendant one year, upon his farm, taking care of the farm-house, boarding men, and also to give defendant the use of a cow owned by the plaintiff. Defendant was to furnish all needed supplies for the house and pay plaintiff $180. It was farther claimed by plaintiff that at the expiration of six months from the time they commenced work the defendant, without good and…