Schaffer v. Park Bowl, Inc.

Plaintiff sued upon a written contract of employment commencing September 1, 1949, and terminating August 31, 1951, which provided for salary of $125 per week. In addition to the salary it provided compensation to plaintiff of 7% of the net profits on the first $100,000 of business for each 12-month period ending August 31st, plus 10% of the gross receipts of defendant in excess of $100,000 for each 12-month period ending August 31st during the life of the agreement. The contract appointed plaintiff general manager of a skating rink operated by defendant. Upon a trial without a jury the court…