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The libellants entered into a written contract with appellant Alaska Packers' Association (Packers) to go from San Fransciso to Pyramid Harbor, AK, and back during the fishing season of 1900, agreeing to do 'regular ship's duty, both up and down, discharging and loading; and to do any other work whatsover when requested to do so by the captain or agent of the Alaska Packers' Association." By the terms of this agreement, Packers was to pay each of the libelants $50 for the season, and two cents for each red salmon in the catching of which he took part.
United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit | 117 F. 99 (9th Cir. 1902)
The plaintiff, Allegheny College, is an institution which conducted a 'drive' in 1921 to secure an endowment. An appeal to contribute was made to Mary Yates Johnston.
Court of Appeals of New York | 246 N.Y. 369, 159 N.E. 173 (1927)
Wade Berryman, landowner, and Norbert Kmoch entered into an option contract under which Berryman granted Kmoch an option to purchase his land at an agreed price for a period of 120 days. The consideration for the contract was $10.
Supreme Court of Kansas | 221 Kan. 304, 559 P.2d 790 (1977)
Peter Greiner died testate, leaving a widow--the plaintiff Maggie Greiner--and sons and daughters. His sons Henry and Frank were disinherited and were given five dollars a piece.
Supreme Court of Kansas | 131 Kan. 760, 293 P. 759 (1930)