Freeman v. King Pontiac Co.

OxneRj Justice.

This action was brought to recover damages for alleged breach of a contract of employment made by E. L. Freeman with King Pontiac Company, Inc. While other issues are raised by the pleadings, the primary question is whether Freeman was wrongfully discharged. Both the master, to whom the case was referred, and the Circuit Judge found that King Pontiac breached the contract but differed as to the measure of damages. This appeal by the employer followed.

King Pontiac Company, Inc., a South Carolina Corporation, was organized in 1950. It operates the Pontiac agency in Columbia. The…