Koehler v. Buhl

The plaintiff, a furrier, entered defendants’ employ on June 3, 1890, under the following written contract, viz.:

“Agreement between Walter Buhl & Go. and Carl Koehler.

“ Walter Buhl & Go. agree to pay Carl .Koehler thirty-five dollars ($35.00) per week, and in January, 1891, the sum of one hundred dollars ($100)' as extra pay; and, furthermore, for the year 1891 they agree to pay to him the above-mentioned salary and five per cent, of the net profits of the fur department of the business.

“In consideration of the above salary and bonus, Carl Koehler agrees to do the best work he can for the…