Doyle v. Gibbs
New York Supreme Court
This was a motion for a new trial, upon a case made and exceptions ordered to be heard in the first instance at General Term. The action was replevin, and the plaintiff had a verdict for the value of the property claimed, and nominal damages, upon facts which are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtMullin, P. J.
This is an action of replevin, brought to recover the possession of a quantity of household property, which the plaintiff alleges the defendant has unlawfully taken and detained.
The plaintiff entered into an agreement with defendant to work for him as laborer; he was to have toward his wages the use of a cow and pasture for her, the use of a house and other property and privileges, and twenty dollars per month as long as they could agree.
The plaintiff commenced work for defendant about the 1st April, 1869, and took possession of a house belonging to the defendant and continued to work for him…
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