Ponton v. Watson

OPINION

BENAVIDES, Justice.

This is a suit involving the breach of an employment contract prior to the expiration of the period of employment. Trial was to the court, resulting in a judgment in favor of the employee for $23,310.24 in damages and $7,700.08 in attorney’s fees. No findings of fact or conclusions of law were requested or filed. We affirm.

Appellee entered into a contract of employment with appellants for a term of two years beginning October 1, 1982, for a salary of $1,500.00 per month. On January 15, 1983, appellee was discharged.

Appellee received $5,250.00 in salary from…