Harris v Watson
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harris-v-watson-313-284285
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Harris v Watson
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Harris v. Watson was a 1791 case regarding sailors' wages. The plaintiff was a seaman on board the ship Alexander, of which the defendant was master and commander. The Alexander was bound on a voyage to Lisbon, and whilst the ship was on her voyage the defendant, in consideration that the plaintiff would perform some extra work in navigating the ship, promised to pay him five guineas over and above his common wages. The plaintiff proved that the ship had been in danger and that the commander, to
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