Havens v. Rochester Ropes, Inc.

In 1940 the plaintiff entered defendant’s employ under a written contract which, under certain circumstances, might have run until October, 1945. In June, 1942, he was called into active duty as a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Naval Reserve, where he continues to serve. In this action to recover damages for his alleged wrongful discharge he has recovered a substantial verdict, and from the judgment entered thereon and the order denying a motion to set aside the verdict and for a new trial, the defendant appeals. The main question on this appeal is whether or not the contract…