Clour v. Jones

RICE, District Judge.

The plaintiff, C. J. Clour, was employed by the defendant, George C. Jones, as a pumper on an oil and gas lease. He was employed upon the basis of a monthly salary. The suit involved very little from a monetary standpoint. As a matter of fact at the time of the trial it was agreed that less than $50 compensation for overtime was involved. At the time the plaintiff was discharged by the defendant he was given a check as payment in full for all services theretofore performed. This check overpaid the plaintiff for services actually performed calculated upon the basis of his…