Eugene Whittington Co. v. Universal Ins. Co.

This is an action by a fire insurance agent against the principal to recover certain commissions on profits arising from policies written by the agent. Demurrer to plaintiff’s evidence was sustained, and he appeals.

In addition to the regular agency contract existing between the plaintiff and defendant they entered 'into another written agreement under date of April 1, 1929, whereby it was agreed that plaintiff should receive a 10 per cent, commission each year on all profits accruing to defendant by reason of premiums collected from policies written by plaintiff, provided such premiums…