Willard v. Gaston

Plaintiff, Lee Roy Willard, on or about January 15, 1950, entered into an agreement with defendant, Dean Gaston, doing business as Tri-State Roofers, to solicit business for defendant. Under the agreement plaintiff was to solicit the business, estimating the cost of the jobs according to the schedule, and set a contract price for each job. Defendant was to complete the job, deducting the cost of materials used on each job, adding a profit of 20% above cost of labor and materials, and the balance to be paid plaintiff for soliciting the job.

Plaintiff continued his employment with defendant…