Ganther v. James Jenks & Co.
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Wayne. (Gartner, J.) Assumpsit. Defendant brings error. The facts, and points of counsel passed upon by the Court, are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtSherwood, C. J.
The defendant is a corporation in Detroit, and was organized October 22, 1883.
Prior to the organization of the corporation, James Jenks had for many years individually carried on the same business, which consisted largely in the manufacture of steam injectors under certain patents of which he was the inventor.
The plaintiff first entered the employment of Mr. Jenks upon the latter’s solicitation, induced by the recommendation of a mutual friend. The terms of the plaintiff’s employment were in writing.
The following correspondence contains all that is important. relating to that contract:
“ May…
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