Donahoe v. Eugene Planing Mill

Plaintiff’s complaint alleged that prior to June 1, 1966, he had been employed by defendant as a plumber and for other work. He claimed that from January 1, 1963 until the above date he expended over 2,000 hours of labor for which he was not paid the agreed rate of $5.50 per hour. By an amended answer defendant attempted to allege an affirmative defense of estoppel. The trial court sustained a demurrer to this plea. The ease went to trial on a denial. The jury awarded plaintiff a verdict. Defendant assigns several claims of error. We think the court erred in sustaining the demurrer.

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