Skagerberg v. Blandin Paper Co.

Julius J. Olson, Justice.

Defendant’s general demurrer to plaintiff’s amended complaint was sustained, and plaintiff appeals.

The challenged pleading is somewhat lengthy. The following summary, however, is deemed sufficient to provide a basis for discussion of the controlling issues.

Plaintiff is a consulting engineer, a specialist in the field of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning. As such he had developed a clientele bringing him a weekly income of approximately $200.

Defendant operates a paper manufacturing plant at Grand Rapids, this state. It had employed plaintiff in his…