O'Conner v. Nolan

This was an action to recover damages for an alleged breach of contract to sell the fixtures and lease of a saloon. Appellee claimed, and has evidently recovered, wages he might have earned at the stock yards, had he not, in consequence of the bargain, given up his place, and thus, as he says, despite his efforts, remained idle for six months.

Appellee pleaded and also gave evidence that at the time the bargain was made, he told appellant that he would give up his place at the stock yards and look after the saloon.

The general rule that in an action for breach of contract a party can recover…