Description: |
Daniel Moore complains of Benjamin Chadsey in custody. Daniel Moore complains that he had the special instance request of one Sophronia Chadsey, guardian of John M. Chadsey the brother of said defendant, as an apprentice from the date of indentureship until he should arrive at the age of 21. He states that John Chadsey was currently at the age of 17 years and 4 months. He said the apprenticeship was to start from July 17, 1815 and that John was to be taught and instructed in the trade, business and occupation of turner, chair maker and painter. He was to serve said plaintiff as a good and true apprentice during the term set up. The plaintiff at considerable expense did clothe and instruct him for a long time from July 17, 1815 to October 30 1815. The plaintiff brings suit of $200 against Benjamin Chadsey as he deceived and defrauded him by getting the apprentice to depart from his services leaving 4 years 20 days left on his contract. The suit was signed by Johnston P. Q. Daniel Moore puts in his place General W. Johnston against Benjamin Chadsey on actions of trespass. Benjamin Chadsey makes a plea by George R. C. Sullivan his attorney. G. R. C. Sullivan comes and says Chadsey is not guilty of the promises he has been charged with and he puts himself on the country and the plaintiff does the same. A Returnable Bond was filed March Term 1815 the bond states upon February 1816 personally came one Philip Almy Deputy Sheriff of Knox County and undertook for Benjamin Chadsey on suit of Daniel Moore. The bond was in the sum of $100. Philip Almy agrees that if Benjamin Chadsey does not appear then he will do it for him. The bond is signed by Benjamin Chadsey and Peter Maloray. A Copias of Trespass is filed. Benjamin Chadsey is to appear before the judges the First Monday of March next to answer unto Daniel Moore on a plea of trespass. A $500 fee will be applied for nonappearance. The bond is dated November 4, 1815 and signed by R. Buntin, Clerk. The Sheriff is to take bail in the sum of $100 by the judges orders per R. Buntin, Clerk. The bond was executed by P. Almy, Deputy Sheriff for $1.34. The jury finds for the defendant. The defendant was to recover of the plaintiff costs and charges. |
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Origin: | 2019-04-04 |
Created By: |
Indiana Territory. Circuit Court (Knox County); |
Contributor(s): |
Raymond, David; Sullivan, Daniel; |
Source: |
http://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/ving/id/28421 |
Collection: |
Early Vincennes, 1732-1835 |
Rights: | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ |
Copyright: |
No Copyright - United States |
Subjects: |
Indiana Territory Apprentices -- Indiana Territory Bail -- Indiana Territory Bonds -- Indiana Territory Breach of contracts -- Indiana Territory Chairs -- Indiana Territory Complaints (Administrative procedure) -- Indiana Territory Contracts for work and labor -- Indiana Territory Costs (Law) -- Indiana Territory Damages -- Indiana Territory Depositions -- Indiana Territory Employees -- Indiana Territory Furniture -- Indiana Territory Guardian and ward -- Indiana Territory Judgments -- Indiana Territory Jurors -- Indiana Territory Petitions -- Indiana Territory Trespass -- Indiana Territory Witnesses -- Indiana Territory Writs -- Indiana Territory Court Records |
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