McDonough v. McGovern

The action is for breach of an alleged contract of employment. In November, 1920, the defendant was engaged in constructing a dry dock at Fore River under a “cost-plus” contract. The plaintiff applied for a job as foreman rigger; and was accompanied by one Chadwick, the business agent of the United Bridge, Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers’ Union No. 7. His contention at the trial was that an oral contract was then entered into by which he was to be employed, on specified terms as to hours, wages and board, until the completion of that work. On the other hand the evidence on behalf of…