Henderson Land & Lumber Co. v. Barber
Alabama Court of Appeals
Appeal from Circuit Court, Tuscaloosa County; H. B. Foster, Judge. Suit by E. D. 'Barber against tbe Henderson Land & Lumber Company. From judgment for plaintiff, defendant appeals. Plaintiff in tbe court below sues on a unilateral contract executed on Ms part. Tbe defendant was entitled to tbe affirmative charge. 188 Mo. 501, 87 S. W. 949, 70 L. R. A. 59, 107 Am. St. Rep. 324.
1Opinion of the CourtSamford, J.
According to the undisputed evidence in this case, defendant, on or about January 25, 1918, employed plaintiff as a foreman, in and about the operation of its mill, at and for the stijpulated amount of $135 per month, beginning February 1st; the employment being from month to month. The defendant, being a large sawmill operator, employing many men, and desiring continued, . uninterrupted service from its employes, made and posted throughout its plant the following notice:
“To the employes of the Henderson Land & Lumber Company:
“Beginning February 1, 1918, we will give a 5 per cent, bonus to…
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