Freeman v. Hardee's Food Systems, Inc.

Another phase of this case is reported in Freeman v. Food Systems, 267 N.C. 56, 147 S.E. 2d 590. The question in the instant case is whether or not the employment contract was for a definite term. The plaintiff contends that it was for a definite term of two years, that the termination thereof before the expiration of six months was wrongful and that this wrongful termination entitled him to damages. While admitting that the contract was entered into, the defendant denies that it was for any definite duration, particularly for a period of two years.

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