Can a pauper hire himself for a year at £5 wages?
Saskatchewan, Canada
The following excerpt is from Johnston v. MacCallum, 1939 CanLII 155 (SK QB):
In Rex v. South Killingholme (Inhabitants) (1830) 10 B. & C. 802, 109 E.R. 647, a pauper hired himself for a year at £5 wages to his aunt. When she had no work for him he was to work for anybody for his own benefit.
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
Is a plaintiff’s inability to collect wages for December a forfeiture of his right to wages? (Saskatchewan, Canada)
Does a plaintiff have to pay back wages received by two employers during periods she missed work? (Saskatchewan, Canada)
What is the definition of "wages" under The Labour Standards Act, 1969? (Saskatchewan, Canada)
Is there a contract for a weekly hiring at weekly wages? (Saskatchewan, Canada)
Can a pauper be hired as a looker? (Saskatchewan, Canada)
What is the current state of the law on trespass in medical malpractice cases? (Saskatchewan, Canada)
Is an interest in land subject to encumbrances sufficient to warrant the dismissal of an application for security for costs? (Saskatchewan, Canada)
What is the definition of commercial information? (Saskatchewan, Canada)
Can a variation from a statutory affidavit of bona fides avoid a bill of sale? (Saskatchewan, Canada)
Does an employee's attitude and refusal to accept the authority of his superiors constitute just cause for dismissal? (Saskatchewan, Canada)
