Seiss v. McClintic-marshall Corp.

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Schaffer,

This is an action upon an alleged contract of employment. The jury found a verdict in plaintiff’s favor for $7,486.82. The court below, the trial judge dissenting, entered judgment for defendant non obstante veredicto. From this action plaintiff appeals.

Prior to February, 1915, plaintiff was employed by defendant as a fitter. His wages were forty-four cents an hour. In the month mentioned, he was injured while at work in defendant’s plant and was required to spend several weeks in a hospital. He alleged that, in consideration of his refraining from bringing suit…