Pollock v. Art Institute of Boston

We affirm the judgment on a jury verdict in favor of the plaintiff for $7,500. The sole question on appeal was whether it was error to deny the defendant’s motion for a directed verdict.

James R. DeGiacomo (Joel M. Sowalsky with him) for the defendant. Paul D. Gállese for the plaintiff.

1. Where the plaintiff testified, “My employment was from September through August 31,” and that he received a salary of $30,000 a year, there was sufficient evidence to go to the jury on the question whether his contract of employment was at will or from year to year. Maynard v. Royal Worcester Corset Co., 200…