Cauger v. Gray Motor Co.

Olsen, C.

On plaintiff’s alternative motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial, the court granted the motion for judgment and defendant appeals.

Plaintiff, a nonresident, was engaged in the advertising business in the twin cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis in this state and in cities in other states. He maintained an office in the twin cities and employed a manager and two or three salesmen in his business here. The manager was employed under a written agreement which prohibited him from closing contracts and limited him to negotiating contracts subject to the approval…