GODDARD v. FOSTER


84 U.S. 123 (1872)

17 Wall. 123

GODDARD v. FOSTER.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. D.D. Lord, for the plaintiff in error:

Mr. W.M. Evarts, contra.


Mr. Justice CLIFFORD delivered the opinion of the court.

Compensation for services rendered by the plaintiff, as agent for the defendant in conducting a certain commercial adventure at his request and for his benefit, is claimed by the plaintiff in the present suit, which is an action of assumpsit for the value of the services rendered.

Prior services of like kind, in transactions...

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