Buck v. Northern Dairy Co.

(for affirmance). Defendant appeals from decree for specific performance of a contract to make monthly payments to plaintiff.

Plaintiff had owned the Buck Dairy. In 1938 he merged it with the Northern Dairy Company and the defendant corporation resulted therefrom. He became its vice president and general manager. On April 10, 1939, defendant gave plaintiff a contract employing him as special consultant at a salary which, from September 1, 1939, until his death, was. to be $187.50 per month. Plaintiff, in turn, agreed to give up his position as general manager, to advise and consult with…