New York Supreme Court July 15, 1900 (Dolliver v. American Swan Boat Co.)

Gaynor, J.:

This was an action to recover $3,060 for alleged services rendered. The answer put the claim in issue. The parties settled the action "before trial without regard to their attorneys, and the plaintiff gave a release. The terms of the settlement were that the defendant should employ the plaintiff for eighteen months at $17 a week.