Laudeman v. Beyler

Lester E. Beyler has operated a dry cleaning business in the city of Delavan under the name of “Delavan Cleaners” since May 17, 1933. At the beginning, Beyler had no equipment except a car and a counter which he maintained in a rented building. In the Fall of 1933, Beyler’s sister moved to Delavan and started to work in his cleaning business at an agreed wage of three dollars per week, in addition to her board, room and clothing. She never actually received these wages however, but, with her consent, they were retained by her brother in the business as an investment. On May 21, 1934, Beyler…