Legal Opinion
Kilian v. Ferrous Magnetic Corp.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided June 20, 1935PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMcAvoy, J.
The appellant entered into an agreement with the respondent whereby the latter was employed as a research engineer for a term of three years beginning May 1, 1930, at the rate of $4,160 per year, payable $80 weekly. This action was brought to i eco ver $7,400 damage for the alleged wrongful discharge of the respondent on or about July 2, 1931.
On the trial the respondent was permitted, over the objection of the appellant, to offer testimony as to a motive for his discharge. *299The respondent now urges this testimony was not offered to show motive but was offered for the sole purpose of…
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- Macauley v. Press Publishing Co.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1915
- Grey v. Triumph Film Corp.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1917
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