Oates v. Lee

Plaintiff was an automobile salesman in the employ of defendant on a commission basis, and on October 4, 1929, sold to one Dyer an automobile, receiving the initial cash payment and written contract of the purchaser, each of which was delivered to and accepted by defendant. The car was delivered October 15th thereafter, and the balance of -the purchase-price paid. The transaction was so closed by defendant on that date, and the suit is for $42 claimed by plaintiff as his commission on this sale.

The foregoing makes out a very plain case for recovery. But other considerations intervene that…