Stilk v. Myrick
Court of Common Pleas
170 Eng. Rep. 1168 (1809)
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Stilk (plaintiff), promised five pounds per month for a sea voyage, continued working after two crewmen deserted mid-voyage; unable to replace the deserters, the captain promised Stilk and the remaining crew that the deserters' wages would be divided among them if they took on the extra work.
IssueFree
Whether a contract for services can be modified without the payment of additional consideration.