Southwell v. Parker Plow Co.

On May 24, 1923, after negotiations between the parties, defendant wrote plaintiff, the following letter:

“This is to confirm the agreement of yourself and •the Parker Plow Company as traveling salesman, commencing not later than July 15, 1923, or sooner if possible. Salary twenty-five hundred a year and expenses when áway from home. Salary payable on demand when earned. The territory you will work will be Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin and Minnesota.”

Plaintiff testified that upon receipt of this letter he wrote defendant a letter unequivocally accepting the offer, agreeing to begin work…