Moynahan v. Interstate Mining, Milling & Development Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Fullerton, C. J.

— Under date of January 10, 1900, the appellant and respondent entered into a written contract by which the appellant employed the respondent to act as superintendent of its mining properties, situated in the Moyers Creek mining district, in this state, at an annual salary of $3,000, payable in monthly installments of $300 each, on the last day of each month. The contract stated in general terms the duties of the respondent. He was to devote his entire time and best judgment toward forwarding the interests of the company; to employ,…