Pink v. Metropolitan Milk Co.
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the municipal court of Minneapolis to recover $250. The facts are stated in the opinion. The case was tried before Charles L. Smith, J., and a jury which returned a verdict for $231.25. Erom an order denying its motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial, defendant appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtHallam, J.
This action is brought to recover on account of breach of contract of employment. Plaintiff claims that on January 27, 1914, he was hired by defendant as chief accountant and cashier for one year at a salary of $125 a month. He worked one month and was discharged, and he now sues for two monthly instalments of salary, less the amount earned by him in other employment. Plaintiff recovered a verdict. Defendant appeals from an order denying its motion for judgment or for a new trial.
The principal question is whether the evidence of employment is sufficient. It is undisputed that on said January…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- Baldwin v. CanfieldSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1879
- Hooker v. . Eagle Bank of RochesterNew York Court of Appeals · 1864
- Nye v. KahlowSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1906
- Peck v. Dexter Sulphite Pulp & Paper Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1900
- Clark v. C. N. Nelson Lumber Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1885
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- Wadman v. Trout Lake Lumber Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1915
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