Marlett v. Wilson's

The facts shown by the complaint in this case were, that Wilson, the testator, for a valuable consideration, contracted with one Waymire (who was at the time prosecuted for bastardy by a daughter of Wilson) to maintain and support the bastard, which be afterwards failed to do. The child brought suit upon a penal bond of Wilson for one hundred and fifty dollars, which recites the facts and contains the agreement as stated above, acknowledges the receipt of seventy-five dollars “to support the child,” releases Waymire from any action or right of action in favor of Wilson against Waymire in…