Ward v. Consolidated Foods Corporation

OPINION

JAMES, Justice.

This is a suit involving an employment agreement. Plaintiff-Appellant C. D. Ward sued Defendant-Appellee Consolidated Foods Corporation and its division “Hollywood Brands” for damages arising out of an employment agreement, the written memorandum of which is the following letter:

“HOLLYWOOD BRANDS

Division of Consolidated Foods Corporation, Centralia, Illinois 62801

Joseph W. Pridmore President

July 24, 1968

Mr. C. D. Ward

7909 Nórdica

Niles, Illinois

Dear C. D.:

I am delighted that you are joining Hollywood Brands. I know that you will be good for Hollywood and Hollywood will be…