Violette v. Rice
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Bill in equity, filed November 20, 1896, in the Superior Court, against Charles E. Rice and Edward E. Rice, copartners as C. E. and E. E..Rice, and others not material to be named, to reach and apply property in payment of damages for an alleged breach of a contract of employment.
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Bill in equity, filed November 20, 1896, in the Superior Court, against Charles E. Rice and Edward E. Rice, copartners as C. E. and E. E..Rice, and others not material to be named, to reach and apply property in payment of damages for an alleged breach of a contract of employment. Hearing before Sheldon, J., who ordered a decree to be entered dismissing the bill; and, the plaintiff having appealed, reported the case, at the request of the parties, for the determination of this court. The facts appear in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtHolmes, J.
This is a bill in equity to reach and apply property which is alleged to have been conveyed in fraud of the plaintiff, claiming damages for a breach of contract to employ the plaintiff in the part of Bertha Gessler in a play called Excelsior Junior. The contract was in writing, and engaged the plaintiff in general terms “ to render services at any theatres,” etc., the plaintiff agreeing “ to conform to and abide by all the rules and regulations adopted by said Edward E. Rice for the government of said companies.” On the back of the contract, which seems to have been put in by the plaintiff,…
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