Dykes v. Simkins

This case is here for review on writ of error to a final judgment for the defendant below entered by the Circuit Court of Dade County, Florida. The case went to trial on a declaration consisting of three counts. The general allegations of the declaration are that the plaintiff was a dressmaker and seamstress and was employed by the defendant for the sum of $3.50 per day and was furnished meals and board while at work in the home of the defendant.

On February 2, 1937, the plaintiff arose, dressed and went from the second floor of defendant’s home where she slept to the first floor for…