Cleveland, C., C. & St. L. Ry. Co. v. Jenkins

Mr. Presiding Justice Sample

delivered the opinion oe the Court.

This suit was brought by appellee, a former conductor of a freight train on appellant’s road, to recover damages on a declaration, in effect, charging that,, although plaintiff had been a faithful employe of defendant for ten years, as a conductor, he was discharged without cause; that although by the regulations and customs of the defendant, a letter or clearance card was given to discharged employes, such as plaintiff, showing time of service, etc., in order that he might secure employment on other roads, and which was essential…