Guest v. Burlington Opera-House Co.
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Des Moines District Court. — Hon. Charles H. Phelps, Judge. Action at law to recover the rent of a piano. When the evidence was all introduced, the court directed the jury to find for defendant, and afterwards entered judgment on the verdict returned in obedience to that direction.' Plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtReed, J.
Defendant employed George A. Duncan as general manager of an opera-house owned by it, under a contract by which he was to receive as compensation for his services fifteen per cent, of the net proceeds of the business. He contracted with plaintiff for the rent of a piano to be used in the op^ra-house, the contract being within the scope of his powers as manager, and plaintiff knowing at the time the capacity in which he was acting. After serving in that capacity for some time, he resigned; and a negotiation was entered into between him and defendant’s board of directors for a settlement of…
2Cited by9 opinions
- Comfort v. Continental Casualty Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1948
- Hamilton v. Jos. Schlitz Brewing Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1905
- Kruse v. Seiffert & Weise Lumber Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1899
- Davis v. FisherWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1922
- Stephens v. BoydSupreme Court of Iowa · 1912
4 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.