Cromwell v. Gruber

— Plaintiff, Robert Cromwell, was awarded a judgment against the defendant, Robert Gruber, for breach of contract. Defendant appeals.

The basic issue presented is whether an agreement evidenced in part by a letter from defendant granting to plaintiff the exclusive right to sell Dura automatic .typewriters in a defined area upon commission could be terminated by defendant at will and without prior notice to plaintiff after being in force for only 6 months. The trial court said “no” and awarded damages to the plaintiff for breach of contract. We agree.

Prior to September 19, 1968, the parties…