Bates v. Dipple

This action was brought by W. M. Dipple against Jim Bates and Mrs. N. J. Brown, as partners. In the first count of the petition it is alleged, substantially:

“That about March 29, 1920, plaintiff and defendants entered into a contract, the terms of which were substantially as follows: Plaintiff agreed to take charge of the chickens on defendants’ ranch, defendants to furnish the chickens and feed them and give plaintiff one-half * * * raised by himself and family. * * * It was agreed and understood that Mrs. Wm. Dipple was to do most of the necessary work in their care and attention. That they…