Tallon v. Grand Portage Copper Mining Co.

The plaintiff in this case claims damages for the breach of a contract for hire for a year.

The contract reads as follows:

“This agreement, made the 29th day of October, A. D. 1880 between M. L. Tallón and Grand Portage Copper Mining Company, both of Houghton county, Michigan. The said M. L. Tallón has agreed to enter into the service of the said Grand Portage Copper Mining Company as general superintendent of said mine, both underground, and on surface and promises faithfully, honestly and diligently to devote his time to the best interests of the said Grand Portage Copper Mining Company. In…