Reaves v. Reinbold

Plaintiff appeals from an order of the District Court, Yellowstone County, the Honorable William J. Speare presiding, whereby plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment was denied and defendant’s motion for summary judgment was granted.

In November 1975 defendant Joseph Reinbold was hired by Lincoln Benefit Life Company to sell life insurance as a district representative. Reinbold was to work under the supervision of plaintiff Robert Reaves, a general agent for Lincoln Benefit Life.

Under a “Submitted Annualized Commission Agreement,” dated November 21, 1975, Reinbold’s income was to be based on…