Versailles v. Hall

The facts are stated in the opinion of the court delivered by

Porter, J. The contract of apprenticeship is not susceptible of alienation, but is personal and ceases at the death or insolvency of tho master..

This case presents distinct questions in relation to the two minors.

Pierre Avariste, who was originally bound to Hall <& Adams, agreed with the consent of his mother, and the approbation of the mayor, that the indenture should be transferred to the defendant. As the original indenture thus transferred, was made previous to the promulgation of the Louisana Code, the case falls within the law…