Grosse-Becker v. Becker
California Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the Superior Court of the City and County of San Francisco, and from an order denying a new trial. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtGaroutte, J.
This action was instituted by plaintiff against defendants as partners, for services rendered by her as an actress. She recovered judgment, and this *227appeal is prosecuted from the judgment and order denying a motion for a new trial.
It is insisted by defendants that plaintiff’s services were to be furnished without a definite salary, and that her compensation was to consist of a certain part of the profits of the venture, and, there being no profits, her services were necessarily gratuitous. Plaintiff relies upon an express contract of employment at the fixed sum of one hundred and fifty…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Wren v. WrenCalifornia Supreme Court · 1893
- Schwarze v. MahoneyCalifornia Supreme Court · 1893
3Cited by1 opinion
- Handley v. JohnsonCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1930