Henkel v. J. J. Henkel Co.

THE COURT.

This is an appeal from a judgment for the plaintiff in an action to recover damages for breach of contract of employment.

The defendant is a California corporation. From July 1, 1919, and during the times herein, involved, it conducted a retail ladies’ ready-to-wear business in San Francisco. Of the 1,000 shares of its authorized capital stock, 375 shares were issued to Benjamin I. Brahms, trustee for Saul Singer; 365 shares to the plaintiff; 10 shares to the plaintiff’s wife, Grace Henkel, and 50 shares to Peter Feinburg. The directors of the company at all the times involved herein…