Doane v. Marquisee

Edward H. ,Frevert was employed by the defendant to perform work and labor as a tailor, cleaner, dyer and presser at the stipulated wage of $40 per week and other considerations not here involved. He received the $40 per week each week during the period of his employment, and at its conclusion brought this action to recover for overtime work. It was the contention of plaintiff at the trial—supported by his own testimony—that his compensation under the original contract of employment was based upon a week of six days of eight hours each; that at the special instance and request of the…