Litteral v. Singer Business Machines Co.

OPINION

OMAN, Justice.

Plaintiff brought suit to recover wages or compensation he claimed to be due him pursuant to the provisions of § 59-3-4, N. M.S.A.1953 (2d Repl. Vol. 9, pt. 1, 1974). The trial court found in his favor and awarded him $450.00. He has appealed, claiming he was entitled to judgment for a larger amount. We affirm.

Plaintiff was employed by defendant as a service technician from March 16, 1959, until April 1, 1972, when he was discharged. His fixed wage was $180.00 per week, which was paid to him on a bi-weekly basis. In addition, he received quarterly commissions on…