Anderson v. Nutter , 2 Del. 300 ( 1837 )


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  • Record. Nutter vs. Anderson. Action for work and labor, and for a freedom suit due by indenture ofapprenticeship, $20.

    A copy of the indenture was sent up with the record. It was under seal and in the usual form; and one of the covenants was "to give said apprentice when free, a freedom suit of clothes of a tolerable good quality, over and above his common clothes."

    Trial by referees and judgment for plaintiff.

    *Page 301

    The exception taken to the record was, that this was not within the jurisdiction of a justice of the peace; hut

    The Court said it was a contract for the delivery of a chattel, and within the magistrate's jurisdiction.

    Judgment affirmed.

Document Info

Citation Numbers: 2 Del. 300

Filed Date: 7/5/1837

Precedential Status: Precedential

Modified Date: 7/5/2016