Hodges v. Ettinger

Under the pleadings in this case, at least two decisive questions present themselves, namely: First, abandonment and novation. Second, the statute of frauds.

The testimony of a party to an action necessarily subversive to his interests in the particular action is regarded in all courts as conclusive. This action is based on the alleged contract of July 6,1931, whereby plaintiff was to work for defendants for one year beginning July 15, 1931, at the rate of $375 per month. He was notified, substantially in February, 1932, that he would be placed on a reduced salary. He accepted the reduction…