Curtis v. Dodd
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Polk District Court. — I-Ion. C. A. Dudley, Judge. Action at layr to recover compensation for services rendered by plaintiff for defendant as a traveling salesman. The case was tried to a jury, resulting in a verdict and judgment for plaintiff, and defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtDeemer, C. J.
Over' date of November 1, 1911; the parties hereto entered into a written contract whereby the defendant employed the plaintiff to act as its traveling salesman for the period of one year, .the contract, by its express terms, expiring on November 1, 1912. The contract provided for a commission to plaintiff upon goods sold to dealers 'and others, but guaranteed that his commission would amount to $120 per month, which minimum sum was to be paid to plaintiff monthly in advance.
Defendant was engaged in the business of making and selling lightning rods and fixtures, and plaintiff was employed…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Laubach v. Cedar Rapids Supply Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1904
- Hahnel v. Highland Park CollegeSupreme Court of Iowa · 1915
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