Legal Opinion · Dissent

Cornell v. T. V. Development Corp.

New York Court of Appeals

Decided February 24, 1966Published

1DissentJustice Benjamin

said: “I believe it is improper to limit plaintiff’s damages for his wrongful discharge to the period prior to his entry into business. I believe he is entitled to his contract salary for the unexpired period of the contract, less whatever he has so far earned and can reasonably be expected hereafter to earn from his business up to the end of the contract period. For these reasons, I think the judgment should be reversed and a new trial ordered solely on the issue of damages for the wrongful discharge.” (Supra, p. 476.)

Defendant-respondent does not question the sufficiency of the proof upon…

2Cases cited11 opinions

  1. Crabtree v. Elizabeth Arden Sales Corp.New York Court of Appeals · 1953
  2. Howard v. . DalyNew York Court of Appeals · 1875
  3. McClelland v. Climax Hosiery MillsNew York Court of Appeals · 1930
  4. Hollwedel v. Duffy-Mott Co., Inc.New York Court of Appeals · 1933
  5. Milage v. . WoodwardNew York Court of Appeals · 1906

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