Bain v. Gartrell

Douglas Bain signed an employment contract with John Gartrell in February 1988. The agreement provided in pertinent part the following: "Minimum compensation for the first year will be $3,500.00 per month." In September 1988 Gartrell asked for Bain's resignation. Bain resigned accordingly.

In February 1994 Bain filed an action against Gartrell, alleging breach of an employment contract. Bain claimed that the contract guaranteed employment for one year. He requested that he be awarded $25,000 in compensatory damages and court costs.

Following oral proceedings without a jury, the trial court…