Henderson v. Joplin

This is an action for breach of a contract which provided for the formation of a corporation; the ownership of the stock; and the employment of both contracting parties by the corporation. The jury returned a verdict in favor of plaintiff in the sum of $6,000; $5,000 for the loss in value of his shares of corporate stock; and $1,000 for lost salary. The defendant has appealed.

Following the death of her husband, the defendant acquired a retail liquor business operated as a sole proprietorship. To' induce plaintiff to enter the business, the defendant made an agreement with the plaintiff on…