Harwood v. Randolph Harwood, Inc

This was an action for breach of an. alleged contract of employment. After a nonjury trial, the trial court found for defendant, and plaintiff appeals by right.

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Plaintiff argues that the written contract between the parties was unambiguous and that the trial court therefore erred by considering parol evidence of the parties’ intentions. However, such evidence was properly considered here because it was offered to show that the written instrument was a sham not really intended to create a contractual relationship between the parties. Tepsich v Howe Construction Co, 377 Mich 18, 23-25; 138 NW2d…