Hare

This action was brought by plaintiff in his own behalf and as assignee of one John M. Bobinson, to recover the value of personal services rendered by both to defendant and for money expended by plaintiff in his behalf.

Differences had arisen between defendant and his wife, and she threatening an action for divorce, he, with a vew of making a defense thereto, employed plaintiff and Bobinson, the former to look up the acts and conduct and past history of the wife and her conduct and life during his employment, and to locate, interview, and secure witnesses to testify on behalf of defendant; also to advise and consult with defendant concerning said action and to direct certain of his business affairs. Robinson was employed and directed to watch and shadow the wife of defendant, to ascertain her conduct, habits, and companions, and to secure the names and whereabouts of certain witnesses defendant desired to testify in his behalf in said divorce action. The court made findings of fact as above recited and entered a judgment in favor of plaintiff, from which, and an order denying his motion for a new trial, defendant appeals.

While in the transcript there are various assignments of…