Weymer v. Belle Plaine Broom Co.
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Benton District Court. — Hon. J. M. Parker, ’ Judge. Action to recover for extra time or extra services claimed to bave been rendered defendant, while in its employ as manager. Claim was also máde for some other items, to which reference will be made during the course of the opinion. Defendant denied plaintiff’s claims, and pleaded full payment'and settlement for all services rendered.
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Appeal from Benton District Court. — Hon. J. M. Parker, ’ Judge. Action to recover for extra time or extra services claimed to bave been rendered defendant, while in its employ as manager. Claim was also máde for some other items, to which reference will be made during the course of the opinion. Defendant denied plaintiff’s claims, and pleaded full payment'and settlement for all services rendered. Other defenses were also interposed which, insofar as material, will be mentioned as we proceed. Defendant also pleaded a counterclaim for damages against the plaintiff, due to his mismanagement of…
1Opinion of the CourtDeemer, J.
Defendant is a corporation engaged in the manufacture of brooms at the city of Belle Plaine. In January of the year 1907 it employed plaintiff to act as manager of its manufacturing department for the term of five years. By the terms of the agreement plaintiff was to receive the sum of $2.50 per day, and in addition at the end of each year one-fourth of the net profits of that year. Plaintiff was given authority to employ and discharge men, and defendant had power to terminate the contract at any time on six months’ notice to plaintiff, in the event that the enterprise should show a loss.…
2Cases cited4 opinions
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- Woodrow v. HawvingSupreme Court of Alabama · 1894
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- McGuire v. Interurban Railway Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1924
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