Bowen v. Chenoa-Hignite Coal Co.

Opinion op the Cotiet by

Judge Settle

— Affirming.

The pntpose of the appellant, M. S. Bowen, in bringing this action in the court below was to recover of the appellee, Chenoa-Hignite Coal Company, a corporation engaged in mining and selling coal, damages for the violation of an alleged contract whereby, as averred in the petition, it employed him to serve it as superintendent and foreman of its coal mine for the term of one year, beginning October 1, 1914, “at a salary of $150.00 per month, with residence and coal for his private use, furnished free of cost and with the privilege of buying his…