Legal Opinion
Gates v. Rivers Construction Co., Inc.
Alaska Supreme Court
Decided November 9, 1973No. 1801PublishedCited by 18 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
BOOCHEVER, Justice.
A contract of employment was entered into in Alaska by a Canadian alien. The trial court held it to be in violation of the immigration and nationality laws of the United States, and held that the alien was barred by the illegality of the contract from securing recovery of sums allegedly due. This appeal has been taken from that decision.
In late February or early March of 1969, John G. Gates traveled from his home in Alberta, Canada, to Fairbanks, Alaska. His expenses were paid by Guy Rivers, acting on behalf of Rivers Construction Co. and General Construction Co.,…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Harris v. RunnelsSupreme Court of the United States · 1851
- Roberto v. Hartford Fire Ins. Co.Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1949
- Dezsofi v. JacobyNew York Supreme Court · 1942
- Coules v. PharrisWisconsin Supreme Court · 1933
- Tomkins v. Seattle Construction & Dry Dock Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1917
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