Kise Suxo-xum yr. Harr.
This was a claim by a house-boy against Mr. Stephen Hart for $30.32, wages and messing supplied.
The plaintiff's evidence was to the effect that he was engaged by the defendant as boy at $8 a month, and the account rendered also included articles purchased for the defendant. He left his employment on the 8th of July.
Defendant said his cook had purchased the goods stated in the account, and the case was accordingly adjourned for the attendance of the cook.
Ma Li-chia, the cook, said the boy had no authority to purchase the articles in the account for which he (witness) was responsible.
Plaintiff admitted that he had not paid for all the items in the account, and said if he received the money he would hand it over tothe cook. He left his work because the defendant struck him.
His Honour made an order for the defendant to pay $8 wages, 81 for sundries, and $3 costs.
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