Kidd v. American Pill & Medicine Co.
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Clay District Court. — Hon. George H. Carr, Judge. Action for damages. Verdict and judgment for defendant. Plaintiff appeals. From a ruling amending the order overruling the motion for a new trial, defendant appeals. Plaintiff having first served notice of his appeal, he will be treated as appellant.
1Opinion of the CourtKinne, J.
I. After the consolidation of plaintiff’s actions, the pleadings presented, in substance, the following state of facts: It was alleged in the petition that defendant was a corporation.; that on January 13, 1891, plaintiff was elected general manager of defendant for the term of one year, and the board of directors *262fixed his salary at three thousand dollars and expenses, payable monthly; that plaintiff entered upon the performance of his duties as such manager, and performed same until May 15, 1891, when defendant wrongfully, and without cause, discharged him; that he has always-been ready and…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Duncombe v. PowersSupreme Court of Iowa · 1888
- Deere & Co. v. WolfSupreme Court of Iowa · 1889
- Martin v. DavisSupreme Court of Iowa · 1888
3Cited by3 opinions
- Fisher v. the Pullman Co.Missouri Court of Appeals · 1923
- McFarland v. BoucherSupreme Court of Iowa · 1912
- Paine v. Incorporated Town of LettsvilleSupreme Court of Iowa · 1897