Barbour v. Jenson Commercial Distributing Co.

This is an action to recover compensation allegedly due under an employment contract. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $29,346.78. The trial court ordered a remittitur of $6,581.18, and entered judgment in favor of the plaintiff for $22,765.60, plus an attorney fee of $7,550. The defendant has appealed.

The plaintiff is a salesman who had worked for various employers for many years. The defendant is a Nebraska corporation engaged in the business of selling Maytag commercial appliances, laundry equipment, and other products. Harold Jenson is president of…