McGilchrist v. F. W. Woolworth Co.

This is an action to recover the reasonable value of labor and services performed by plaintiff at the special instance and request of the defendant corporation which is engaged in the operation of five, ten, and fifteen cent chain stores. It is alleged that between December 2,1925, and May 31,1928, the plaintiff rendered services of the reasonable value of $186.66 per month, or aggregating $5,599.80, and that no part thereof has been paid save and except the sum of $2,700, leaving a balance of $2,899.80 due.

Defendant answers in substance that plaintiff was employed under an agreed salary…