Carlin v. Day
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Polk District Court. — W. H. McHenry, Judge. Suit to recover the value of services upon a quantum meruit. At the close of plaintiff’s evidence, the trial court directed a verdict for the defendant. The plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtEvans, J.
It appears from the evidence of plaintiff that she was employed by the defendants to work for them during the period of time covered by her claim, at an agreed price, first, of $12 per week, which was later advanced to $15 per week; and that she had received such amount so agreed upon in full, payment thereof being made in monthly installments. The plaintiff was a “practical nurse.” What is meant by this designation is that the plaintiff did nursing, although she is not a graduate nurse. The occasion of her employment was that Mr. Davis, the father of the defendant Mrs. Day, was an invalid,…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Meginnes v. McChesneySupreme Court of Iowa · 1916
- Mathison v. New York Central & Hudson River RailroadAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1902
- Jerome v. WoodSupreme Court of Colorado · 1907
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