Jaremillo v. Romero
New Mexico Supreme Court
1 N.M.190 (1857)
- Written by Emily Laird, JD
Facts
Mariana Jaremillo (defendant), a minor, was held as a servant to her master, Jose de la Cruz Romero (plaintiff). Jaremillo’s father took Jaremillo away from Romero. Romero alleged Jaremillo owed approximately $51 or 26 months of service. Romero brought the action before a justice of the peace, asserting that Jaremillo violated her contract for peonage when her father took her away from Romero. Jaremillo did not receive notice of the proceeding. Only Romero testified as to the peonage arrangement. Romero provided merely a bondage letter as proof of Jaremillo’s indebtedness. The justice of the peace found that Jaremillo had violated her peonage agreement and ordered her to work for Romero for 26 months. Jaremillo appealed the justice’s order to the district court, which affirmed the lower court’s order. Jaremillo then appealed to the New Mexico Supreme Court.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Benedict, J.)
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