Enders v. Northwestern Trust Co.

Plaintiff’s first cause of action is on quantum meruit to recover for extraordinary services rendered the defendant corporation alleged to be without the scope of his duties as either a director or vice-president. It is averred that between October 20, 1922, and October 10, 1924, the plaintiff rendered services of the reasonable value of $500 per month, aggregating $11,833.33. During all of such time there was a by-law of the defendant company which provided:

“Article X. No officer or director shall he entitled to receive any salary or compensation for any services performed by him for the…