Mexican Amole Soap Co. v. Clarke
Appellate Court of Illinois
Assumpsit, on a contract of employment. Appeal from the Circuit Court of Peoria County; the Hon. Thomas M. Shaw, Judge, presiding! Heard in this court at the May term, 1897. Reversed and remanded. Opinion filed December 17, 1897.
1Opinion of the Court
Mr. Presiding Justice Crabtree
delivered the opinion oe the Court.
Appellee brought suit against appellant to recover a balance he claimed to be due him for salary, under a written contract, of which the following is a copy :
“Peoria, III., August 5th, 1895.
We hereby agree to employ W. E. Clarke for the term of one year as traveling salesman at a salary of $80.00 per month and expenses. Mexican Amolé Soap Co.”
Appellee commenced work under this contract August 22, 1895, and continued so working until January 1,1896, when he was discharged by appellant, and afterward brought this suit.
The cause…
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