Helmick v. Rankin

Opinion by

Dithrich, J.,

Plaintiff appellee sued in assumpsit on a written contract of employment. He had an employment contract as controller with defendant appellants, partners trading as Rankin Coal Company. He was employed October 14, 194Y, “for and during the balance of the term of the partnership,” which was to end and be fully terminated on December 31, 1951. (Emphasis added.)

The partnership was dissolved as of J une 1,1948, for the purpose of forming a corporation, and appellee was discharged as of that date. He contends that his discharge was in violation of his contract of employment…