Hardison v. A. H. Belo Corp.

YOUNG, Justice. ■

The original petition of appellant (plaintiff below), filed July 14, 1949, sought damages for an alleged breach of oral contract of employment. Interlocutory proceedings ensued, later to be noted; and on hearing of defendant’s second ■ motion to dismiss (May 18, 1951), the cause was accordingly dismissed on grounds stated in motion, with due exception and notice of appeal.

The cause of action alleged by plaintiff was in substance: That on or about March 29, 1945 he was employed in capacity of nightwatchman by one Hugh Robbins, an authorized agent of defendant; it being…