Cohen v. Schreiber
Appellate Terms of the Supreme Court of New York
Appeal by the plaintiff from a judgment of the City Court of the city of New York, rendered in favor of the defendant, dismissing the complaint.
1Opinion of the CourtSeabury, J.
This action was brought to recover damages for the alleged breach of a contract of employment. The answer admits the contract and alleges that the plaintiff left the employ of the defendant of his own accord, and that the plaintiff released the defendant from any and all obligations arising out of the contract of employment.
The plaintiff proved the allegations of his complaint and admitted signing a paper which was a general release to the defendant. The plaintiff was unable to read and write English, and his counsel offered evidence to show that he was induced to sign the release under the…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Creshkoff v. SchwartzNew York Supreme Court · 1907
- Grockie v. HirshfieldAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1900