Seymour v. Detroit Copper & Brass Rolling Mills

It appears from the record in this case that the plaintiff is an experienced practical mechanic, and is ■especially skilled in the erection of mills and superintending their construction. Prior to April, 1831, he had been em*118ployed by tbe defendant in superintending the construction of its works, and the defendant was then in need of a superintendent for its manufacturing department. The plaintiff resided in Waterbary, Connecticut. On the 5th day of April, 1881, the defendant solicited a proposition from the plaintiff to enter its service as superintendent of the works of the company at…