Ball v. Livonia Salt & Mining Co.
New York Court of Common Pleas
Appeal from first district court. Action by William E. Ball against Livonia Salt & Mining Company to recover damages for an alleged wrongful discharge. A judgment in favor of plaintiff was rendered by the justice without a jury, and defendant appeals. Reversed.
1Opinion of the CourtGiegerich, J.
Plaintiff was employed by defendant under an agreement in writing containing the following provisions: “We are willing to engage you as traveling salesman, to cover such ground as Ave may designate, from time to time, at a salary of $100 per month, and actual traveling expenses incurred in the interest of our business.” Plaintiff entered upon the performance of his duties under this contract on the 22d day of May, 1893; and on the 22d of July, 1893, he was discharged. In justification of the discharge the defendant, on the trial, proved that the plaintiff did not follow the route list…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Dunkell v. SimonsNew York Court of Common Pleas · 1889
- Jackson v. New York Post-Graduate Medical School & HospitalNew York Court of Common Pleas · 1893