Swanson v. Alworth

Tbe appellant brought this action to recover damages for breach of contract. He claims that defendants made a contract with him, wherein be, having special qualifications, agreed to work for them in exploring for and locating iron ore, copper and other minerals. Defendants were to pay him a nominal salary, and, in addition to that, be was to receive ten per cent of tbe net profits derived from tbe operation of such mines as appellant explored. He claims that bis contract required all property involved to be treated as an entirety in tbe adjustment of compensation.

Tbe complaint states that…