Jorgensen v. Cocklin

Plaintiff is a traveling salesman, and defendant, who does business- under the trade name of Laco Oil Burner Company, was sued by plaintiff in a petition filed October 27, 1933, for a breach of contract of employment between the parties, the contract being in writing and calling for the payment of $2,200 a year to the plaintiff. The written contract read as follows:

“Mr. Frank Jorgensen,

“Griswold, Iowa.

“Dear Sir:

“This letter indicates that there has been an agreement made between the Laco Oil Burner Company and Frank Jorgensen.

“Mr. Frank Jorgensen is to work for the Laco Oil Burner Co. between…