Freas v. Gitomer

Appellant brought this action below alleging that appellee, pursuant to an oral employment contract, owed him a bonus, 2 weeks separation pay, and certain shortages in back pay. The trial judge, sitting without a jury, found for appellant on his claim for back pay and found for appellee on the other claims. Appellant contends that the findings for appellee were erroneous.

There is no dispute that appellant’s services were terminated without notice while employed at appellee’s liquor store. Then the conflict in testimony begins. Appellant testified that while he was a temporary employee, he and…