Walker v. Johnson

Decided June 15, 1820

Assumpsit, on a promissory note, given in consideration of the assignment of the time of an apprentice. contended that the assignment, being unlawful, was not a sufficient consideration to support the action upon the note.' contended, that although the assignment was void, yet the defendant had enjoyed the services of the apprentice, and was bound in conscience to pay the note.

Decided 1820-06-15

The Court(Thruston, J., contra,)

¶1was of opinion, that the assignment being void, there was no consideration for the note.

¶2(See the Maryland Act of 1793, c. 45, § 11, which authorizes an assignment of the time of an apprentice, for the benefit of the widow, upon the death of the master.)