Mair v. Southern Minnesota Broadcasting Co.

Magney, Justice.

Plaintiff sued defendant to recover $l-,250, his agreed salary for two months, claiming that defendant had violated and breached its contract of employment with him. The court directed a verdict for plaintiff. Defendant appeals from the order denying its motion for a new trial.

Defendant owns and operates a radio broadcasting station with studios in Rochester and Owatonna, Minnesota. On August 1, 1945, defendant employed plaintiff as its general manager for a term of five years, at a fixed salary per year, with a bonus, depending upon the increased profits of the business. The…