Smith v. Chase & Baker Piano Manufacturing Co.
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Oakland; Smith, J. Assumpsit by Joseph C. Smith, as administrator of the estate of John L. Smith, deceased, against the Chase & Baker Piano Manufacturing Company for services performed. Judgment for plaintiff, on a directed verdict, for an insufficient amount, and he brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtBird, J.
Plaintiff’s intestate made an oral agreement with defendant to become superintendent and manager of its Holly plant, from the 1st day of February, 1910, for a term of not less than three years, at an annual salary of $5,000, to be paid in monthly installments. He worked under this oral agreement until the middle of May, 1912, and received his pay therefor to May 1, 1912. Soon after July 1, 1912, he commenced this suit and recovered his monthly salary for the months of May and June. On writ of error to this court, the case was reversed for the reason that the plaintiff declared and relied upon…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Fuller v. RiceMichigan Supreme Court · 1884
- Smith v. Chase & Baker Piano Manufacturing Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1913
- Moore v. NasonMichigan Supreme Court · 1882
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