Brawthen v. H & R BLOCK, INC.

Opinion

BROWN (H. C.), Acting P. J.

Appellant H & R Block, Inc., appeals from a judgment awarding respondent the sum of $201,284 as damages for wrongful termination of an employment agreement.

H & R Block, Inc., is a corporation engaged in a nation-wide business of preparing tax returns. The local offices are located in the various states and are operated either by franchise or employee contracts. The written employment agreement under which respondent operated a local office for H & R Block, Inc., contained a provision which provided for termination by either party upon the requisite notice. 1

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