88 Mass. 245 | Mass. | 1863
The case shows that the defendants were sued in an action of slander jointly with one Nixon, who engaged the services of the plaintiff, on behalf of the defendants as well as
There is no foundation in law for these positions. The power of attorney says nothing about compensation. It has its full effect equally whether he was to be paid or not. The law will imply a promise to pay for services rendered by the plaintiff at the request of the defendants, whether the request is written or oral, if the services are of value, and nothing more appears; but the employment is merely evidence of a promise to pay, and the implication may be rebutted by evidence.
Exceptions overruled.