Crown v. Litvak
Appellate Terms of the Supreme Court of New York
Appeal from City Court of New York, Trial Term. Action by Philip Crown against Jacob Litvalc, trading as the American Dress & Costume Company. From a judgment dismissing his complaint, plaintiff appeals. Reversed, and new trial ordered.
1Opinion of the CourtGuy, J.
Plaintiff sued to recover damages for wrongful discharge. The complaint alleges that on or about January 6, 1914, plaintiff was employed by defendant for one year from January 1, 1914, and that he was discharged without cause May 7, 1914. The plaintiff’s testimony on his direct examination was that on the evening of January 5th he called at the place of business of the defendant; that the defendant offered plaintiff a contract; that plaintiff insisted upon getting a written contract; that defendant said, “If I call in a witness, would it be as satisfactory to you as a written contract?” and…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Sheingold v. BaerAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1911
- Closson v. Thompson Pulp & Paper Co.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1906
- Bierman v. SimonAppellate Terms of the Supreme Court of New York · 1908
- Epstein v. HillerAppellate Terms of the Supreme Court of New York · 1914
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