Legal Opinion

Hollowell v. Career Decisions, Inc

Michigan Court of Appeals

Decided October 7, 1980No. Docket 47701PublishedCited by 36 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtA. C. Miller, J.

This is a suit arising out of an employment arrangement, the principal issue being whether it was a "fire at will” contract. On the day of trial, a motion for summary judgment under GCR 1963, 117.2(3) was granted. The court found that as a matter of law the contract was terminable at will. Compensation was granted to the date of formal termination only.

Plaintiff Hollowell and defendants, Decision Consultants, Inc., and Gary K. Brown, entered into an agreement whereby defendant corporation, Career Decisions, Inc., was to be formed as an employment agency. Plaintiff was to receive a starting…

2Cases cited27 opinions

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  4. Topps-Toeller, Inc v. City of LansingMichigan Court of Appeals · 1973
  5. Gamet v. JenksMichigan Court of Appeals · 1972

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3Cited by36 opinions

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