Richardson v. Woehler

Woebler sued Bickardson for wages, and the latter set up in defense the contract of service, which was that, if Woehler left Bickardson’s employ without giving thirty days’ notice, he was to forfeit all wages due to him at the time of leaving; W'hile Bichardson, in like manner, was to give him thirty days’ notice before dismissal, or pay him thirty days’ wages. The court below gave judgment for the wages claimed, and in the absence of proof of actual damage, refused to allow any reduction. The wages recovered were for piece-work done between 'February 1 and February 17, 1872.

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