Beissel v. Vermillion Farmers Elevator Co.
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Dakota county to recover $570 upon a contract of employment. The case was tried before Crosby, J., and a jury which found in favor of plaintiff. From an order denying its motion for a new trial, defendant appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtLewis, J.
Respondent was employed by appellant as manager of its grain elevator for the period of one year, commencing July 12, 1905, at the rate of $70 per month. The contract was in writing and contained the following stipulation:
That should the said party of the second part fail, neglect, or refuse to keep and perform any and all of the covenants herein set forth, and fail and neglect or refuse to perform said services in a manner satisfactory to the said party of the first part, * * * then and in that event the said party of the first part may, at its option, declare this agreement null and void,…
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