Futch v. McAllister Towing of Georgetown, Inc.

HEARN, Judge.

McAllister Towing of Georgetown, Inc., appeals from the trial judge’s refusal to grant a directed verdict in its favor in this action for wages by James Morgan Futch. We reverse and remand for entry of judgment in favor of McAllister.

I. FACTS

Prior to this lawsuit, Futch had worked as a harbor pilot for McAllister Towing for several years. Under his employment contract, Futch received a commission on each vessel brought into Georgetown’s port. In December 1992, Futch received a notice from the company advising him that his employment would terminate at the end of 1993. Thereafter,…