Schroeder v. Annenberg

This case comes here on writ of error to review a final judgment directed by the court for the defendant.

The plaintiff alleges he was employed to assist defendant in the purchase of The Philadelphia Inquirer; that he undertook the employment and was to receive compensation from defendant in an amount equal to 5% of the purchase price; that plaintiff obtained the circulation, financial set up, gross and net income, purchase price and the names of the persons from whom the purchase could be made. That all of this information was given to defendant whereupon the purchase was made and payment to…