Henry v. Lind

This case seems to prove the old saying that actions speak louder than words. Although the parties ¡drew their own contract and now disagree as to its meaning, they did act on it and we look to their conduct to ascertain their intentions.

Harvey and Lavine Henry sold their small advertising business and their home to the defendants, Reuben and Mary Lind, husband and wife, on a written agreement prepared by Mr. Henry. The typewritten contract said in part *200that Lavine Henry would retain a $275 per month salary from Firland Magazine during the 4-year term, of the contract.1

For about a year after…