Mann v. Ben Tire Distributors, Ltd.

I dissent.

The undisputed evidence here was that prior to January 1, 1975, plaintiff had been employed by defendant pursuant to term contracts of employment. The latest introduced into evidence had been for one year. These contracts had provided for duration of employment and salary and bonus arrangement, and some contracts had defined plaintiff’s duties and provided for certain insurance benefits for plaintiff. On December 11, 1974, Mr. Yaple, a new manager for defendant, presented plaintiff with a memorandum purporting to be a “salary and bonus arrangement” for the calendar year 1975. After…