Somers v. Cooley Chevrolet Co.

This action, in two counts, was brought to recover a balance claimed to be due for services rendered by the plaintiff to the defendants, four corporations. The first count sought recovery on an express contract, and the second on quantum meruit. The plaintiff had judgment on the second count alone, and the defendants have appealed.

The court found the following facts, which are not subject to correction. The defendants are automobile agencies engaged in business in or near New Haven. J. J. Cooley is the controlling stockholder, and president and treasurer, of each corporation. The plaintiff…