State v. Black

Layton, J.:

The first question calls for a determination as to whether, from the lánguage of the agreement itself, compensation was intended to be on a monthly or a per diem basis. Even a casual reading of the contract indicates clearly that a monthly basis of payment was contemplated. The word “salary” occurs throughout the agreement. In State ex rel. Murray v. Riley, 70 A. 2d 712, 713, 14 A. L. R. 2d 630, the Supreme Court of Delaware defined “salary”, as: “* * * regular compensation at fixed periods without regard to the number of days ¿dually worked so long as the employee is in good…