McLean v. Buffalo Bills Football Club, Inc.

Judgment, unanimously reversed on the law and facts and a new trial granted, with costs to abide the event. Memorandum: In plaintiff’s action to recover a claimed balance of $8,300 due him on his player’s contract with defendant, the trial court erroneously undertook to decide the issues instead of submitting them to the jury. By the contract plaintiff agreed to play football as directed only for defendant and to render his full time services during the training seasons and to participate in all practice sessions. For his services and for his agreement not to play football or engage in…