Melgard v. Moscow Idaho Seed Co.

TAYLOR, Justice.

The plaintiffs (appellants) brought this action to recover upon four promissory notes given by the defendant (respondent) for unpaid wages due W. R. Melgard for services to the defendant as its general manager. The defendant admits its liability upon the notes. By counterclaim it sought and obtained judgment against the plaintiffs for a loss, in excess of the amount due on the notes, occasioned to it by a breach of duty on the part of Melgard while acting as a director and general manager of the defendant.

The defendant was established and its business carried on for many years…