Powell v. Republic Creosoting Co.

Respondent Powell, who had been the manager of the Seattle branch of the defendant’s business since 1916, resigned his position, effective December 1, 1930; and conceiving that he had not been paid in full for his services, brought this action claiming a balance of $2,153.80 due him for that part of the year 1930 over which his services extended. The case was tried on the merits to the court, sitting without a jury, resulting in findings and conclusions favorable to the plaintiff and a judgment thereon for the full amount demanded. From that judgment, the defendant has appealed.

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