Winters v. SHELTON ET UX

(Pro Tempore)

This is a suit by the plaintiff, seeking specific performance of a contract of sale of personal property, or damages in lieu thereof if specific performance is impracticable.

The defendants were the owners of the stock, fixtures, equipment and good will of a poolroom and beer parlor known as “Shelton’s Pastime” in Hood River, Oregon, for some years prior to July, 1955.

The plaintiff, Earl J. Winters, and Herman Yan Ras were employed by the defendants at a salary of $65 per week each, sometimes in conjunction with others, to operate the place for the defendants.

On July 7, 1955, the…