Weems v. Stallings , 2 H. & J. 365 ( 1806 )

The Court

was of opinion that the defendant below was only a hired person; that that character was not changed by his compensation being uncertain and depending on the amount of the profits; that he had no such interest in tlie crop as would justify him in disposing of it, and that having sold the tobacco in question, he was liable to th<5 plaintiff' below in this form of action.

judgment reversed, and procedendo awarded.