Starkweather v. Emerson Manufacturing Co.

On or about October 1, 1900, plaintiff and defendant entered into a written contract whereby plaintiff was engaged as a traveling salesman for tbe term of one year, at the agreed salary of $1,100 per year, payable in equal monthly installments. Defendant was also to pay plaintiff’s necessary and legitimate traveling expenses while engaged in the business upon itemized statements rendered. Plaintiff agreed not to be engaged or interested in any other business during his term of employment, and further stipulated that he would follow all of defendant’s instructions whether verbal, written, or…