Groome v. Fisher

— Two separate actions were commenced, one by Henry S. Groome, the other by Chester W. Groome, against all of the appellants. The pleadings and the proof were, so far as material herein, identical in both actions and both actions were consolidated for trial and on appeal. The material allegations of the complaints were that appellant Fisher holds the title and lease of certain mining claims as trustee for the use and benefit of the other appellants; that respondents performed work and labor for the defend ants for which they have not been paid, and demanded their wages, and under the statute,…