E. A. Fountain v. Oreck's Inc.

Christianson, Justice.

Action was brought by plaintiff against defendant Orecb’s, Incorporated, to recover a bonus allegedly granted plaintiff by defendant’s board of directors and for damages for the alleged breach of an employment contract. Defendant appeals from an order denying its alternative motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict for plaintiff on both claims or for a new trial.

Taking the evidence in the light most favorable to the verdict, as we must, the following facts appear: Defendant is a Minnesota corporation engaged in the retail sale of women’s apparel in the city of…