Young v. Godwin
New York Court of Common Pleas
Appeal from city court, general term. Action by Alfred W. Young against Parke Godwin to enforce the liability of defendant for signing a false statement of the condition of a stock company. From a judgment for plaintiff, defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtBischoff, J.
Plaintiff, an opera singer, on July 1, 1886, entered into a contract for the employment of his services as such for the period of 25 weeks, commencing November 15,1886, with the American Opera Company,' Limited, *657a corporation organized under chapter 611 of the Laws of the state of New York of 1875. On December 11, 1886, the American Opera Company, Limited, wrongfully discharged plaintiff from such employment, and refused to perform the contract on its part, for which, in an action instituted for that purpose in the city court of New York, plaintiff, on February 11,1887, recovered a judgment…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Brand v. GodwinNew York Court of Common Pleas · 1890
- Torbett v. GodwinNew York Supreme Court · 1891
- Brand v. GodwinNew York Court of Common Pleas · 1890
- Ferguson v. GillNew York Supreme Court · 1892
3Cited by1 opinion
- Woods v. GodwinNew York Court of Common Pleas · 1892