Payton v. Hurst Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Hospital & Clinic

DAVIS, Justice.

I dissent. This was originally written to be the opinion of this Court, and same is filed, with minor changes and additions, as my dissent herein.

Prior to June 15, 1955, Dr. C. W. Payton was employed by the Hurst Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic, hereinafter referred to as the Clinic, at 315 North Center Street in the City of Longview, Gregg County, Texas.

On June 17, 1955, Dr. V. R. Hurst as business manager of the Clinic, entered into a contract with Dr. Payton wherein and whereby Dr. Payton contends that he was granted the right to purchase the goodwill and equipment of said…