Streever v. Birch
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from circuit court, Saratoga county. Action by Edward Streever against Betsey Birch under the civil damage act. Plaintiff appeals from a judgment dismissing his complaint.
1Opinion of the CourtLearned, P. J.
This is an appeal from a judgment on a dismissal of the complaint upon plaintiff’s opening and offer of proof. The facts material are as follows: In January, 1890, plaintiff made a verbal contract with one James Tappan, then a minor 17 years old, that Tappan should live with plaintiff and render him services, and as compensation he should provide Tappan with board, clothing, medical attendance, and care in case of sickness, and should give him $100 when he became 21 years of age. Under that agreement Tappan worked from January 25, 1890, to December 25, 1890. On the *196Last day the defendant…
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