Walston v. F. D. Calkins Co.
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Kossuth District Court. — Hon. W. B. Quarton, Judge. Action to recover for breach of contract of employment. There was a„ directed verdict for the defendant. The plaintiff appeals. —
1Opinion of the CourtSherwin, J.
'The plaintiff alleged employment by the defendant for.the term of six months, and a wrongful discharge at the end of three months. The defendant pleaded an accord and satisfaction, based upon thé fact that it had paid to the plaintiff the balance due him for the time he did work; and, the evidence showing such payment and the receipt of the money by the plaintiff, the court directed a verdict for the defendant. There was no dispute between the parties as to the service which the plaintiff had rendered, nor as to the balance due him therefor. The only claim made by the plaintiff was for…
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- Rea v. OwensSupreme Court of Iowa · 1873
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