Legal Opinion

Voerster v. Kunkel

Missouri Court of Appeals

Decided December 4, 1900Published

Appeal from the St. Louis City Circuit Court. — Hon, Pembroolc B. Flitcraft, Judge. Under the facts as found by the referee, no intention to ■charge, or to pay by either party, can as a matter of law be inferred. Potter v. Carpenter, 76 N. T. 157. The subsequent attempt to charge in 1890, does not alter the situation.

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Appeal from the St. Louis City Circuit Court. — Hon, Pembroolc B. Flitcraft, Judge. Under the facts as found by the referee, no intention to ■charge, or to pay by either party, can as a matter of law be inferred. Potter v. Carpenter, 76 N. T. 157. The subsequent attempt to charge in 1890, does not alter the situation. Osier v. Hobbs, 33 Ark. 215; Allen v. Bryson, 67 Iowa 591; Cook v. Beadley, 7 Oonn. 57; Williams v. Hathaway, 19 Pick. 387. (1) Where a person requests. the performance of ■services, and the request is complied with and the services are performed, and it is not agreed, and can…

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2Cases cited4 opinions

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  3. Whaley v. PeakSupreme Court of Missouri · 1871
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