Goins v. . Sargent

Plaintiff is a stonecutter, and is dependent upon his employment as such for his livelihood. Prior to 1 January, 1922, he was employed by defendant, North Carolina Granite Corporation, as a stone-cutter, at its quarry in Surry County, North Carolina. The said defendant was then and is now engaged in the business of quarrying and cutting stone for use in the erection and construction of buildings. Defendant, J. D. Sargent, is the manager and one of the owners of said corporation. On or about 1 January, 1922, plaintiff was discharged from the employment of defendants. He has sought employment…