Standidge v. Lynde
Appellate Court of Illinois
Action of assumpsit. Appeal from the Circuit Court of Cook County; the Hon. Frederick A. Smith. Judge, presiding.
1Opinion of the Court
Mr. Presiding Justice Ball
delivered the opinion of the court.
In September, 1898, appellee, a practicing lawyer, hired appellant as a stenographer and law clerk for one -year at a salary of $75 per month. In the latter part of May, 1899, appellee discharged appellant. The difference between what appellant was able to earn during the remainder of the term and the wages he contracted for was $112.50, for which sum he brought suit. On the trial at the close of all the evidence the court directed the jury to return a verdict in favor of the defendant. To reverse the judgment entered on that…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Woodman v. Illinois Trust & Savings BankIllinois Supreme Court · 1904
- Peaslee v. GlassIllinois Supreme Court · 1871
- Hewitt v. JonesIllinois Supreme Court · 1874
- Kenyon v. HamptonAppellate Court of Illinois · 1897
- Boynton v. HolmesIllinois Supreme Court · 1865
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