Lund v. Utter-McKinley Mortuaries

BISHOP, J. pro tem.*

Under date of April 6, 1957, defendant Maytor H. McKinley wrote the plaintiff:

“Dear Theril:

“Following our conversation this morning we have agreed for and on behalf of your services to do the following:

“1—To present you with a $2,500.00 bonus which you have received.

*164“2—To hand you each month as severance pay, $600.00 per month for one year.

“I sincerely hope that you appreciate my generosity and fairness in effecting this settlement with you.

“As always, with particular regards,

“Cordially yours,

(Signed) Maytor

“Maytor H. McKinley.”

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