Isakson v. United Fisherman's Packing Co.

This action was instituted for the recovery of damages by reason of the breach of a contract of employment resulting from a dismissal of respondent by appellant. Respondent is the owner and captain of the gas boat “Service,” and entered into a written contract whereby he chartered the boat to appellant for the period beginning April 15 and ending October 1, 1922, inclusive, for which he was to receive the sum of $30 a day. It was also provided in *353the contract that respondent was to furnish the captain to operate the boat free of charge to appellant. It was the duty of the respondent to ship…