Ling Chiv-yin, and Wang Dafwhong were the plaintiffs jan action brought against Mrs, W. Beatty. The plaints appeared in' person and the defendant, was represented by Mr. Tycho Wing. [The claim was for $75 alleged to be due in respect of October Ling Chin-pao sala that he was a Ihouse-boy engaged by Mr. Beatty. On November 8, 1. applied to Mrs, Beatty for his wages and for the wages of the other two plaintiffs who were respectively, cook and coolie, In eross-examination, plavnt-Jit admitted that Mrs. Beatty had told him that Mr. Beatty was away fand to come back on November 6 when the amount due would be pai. He did not wait but had a writ issued on November 5.
Mr. Wing outlined' his client's Jease and said that the servants had been engaged by Mr. Beatty, and, had they done as directed an called for their money on November 6 jyhen Mr. Beatty returned to Shang Jai, ye money would have been poid without question, His. client twas very annoyed to receive writ-on November 7 which had been issued on November 5.
His Lordship pointed out to the plaintiff, that Mfrs, Beatly was not Fesponsible for the money due and lat ice boy. woud apiy ratty for the money same would be paid. The case against Mrs. Beatty was accordingly dismissed.
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