San Antonio MacHine & Supply Co. v. Allen

Appellee was employed by appellant as a traveling salesman for several years prior to 1920, at the beginning of which year the parties made a new contract, evidenced by the following writing;

“It is understood between the Sams Co. and J. W. Allen that the latter is to represent us in his territory on a basis of $400.00 per month, being payable the 1st and 15th of the month, this amount to represent his salary and expenses. It is further agreed that the company is to pay him a commission of 2% on his gross sales exclusive of carload business and special machinery sales over and above the…