Hilleary v. Skookum Root Hair-grower Co.
New York Court of Common Pleas
Appeal from third district court. Action by Ella Hilleary against the Skookum Boot Hair-Grower Company to recover for services performed for defendant under a contract. From a judgment for plaintiff, defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtBischoff, J.
Defendant is a corporation organized under the laws of the state of Oregon, and engaged in the business of compounding and vending a preparation represented by it to "promote the growth of human hair. On or about September 13, 1892, it entered into a 1 contract with plaintiff by which the latter bound herself to enter defendant’s employ, for one year from the date thereof, to exhibit her hair at such times and places (Sundays excepted) as defendant should direct, at a salary of $50 per month; defendant, also, to bear all hotel and traveling expenses. Excepting only as to the dispute -…
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