Dougherty v. White
Supreme Court of Delaware
Writ of Error to the Superior Court of the State of Delaware, in and for New Castle County. Actionby Henry M .White against Charles B. Dougherty, Executor of Thomas McHugh, deceased, to recover for work and labor done and services performed for the deceased during his lifetime. Judgment for plaintiff (1 Boyce 355). Reversed — The facts and questions presented appear in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtBoyce, J.
delivering the opinion of the court:
This was an action of assumpsit, brought by Henry M. White, the plaintiff below, against Charles B. Dougherty, executor of Thomas McHugh, deceased, the defendant below, to recover compensation for personal services alleged to have been rendered by the plaintiff to the said McHugh, in his lifetime.
The declaration contained a single common count for the work, labor, care and diligence of the said plaintiff by him, etc., done, performed and bestowed in and about the business and person of the said McHugh, in his lifetime, at his special instance and request,…
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