Teays v. Supreme Concrete Block, Inc.

The appellant, Carl M. Teays, sued his former employer Supreme Concrete Block, Inc., (and its manager) for wrongfully discharging him from its employment. The defendants (appellees here) demurred on the ground:

"That the Declaration fails to make out a cause of action cognizable in Maryland. Specifically, in Maryland an employment contract which is for an indefinite term may be terminated at will by either party, without regard to the reasons for such termination.”

Finding the law of Maryland to be as alleged, Judge John P. Corderman sustained the demurrer in the Circuit Court for Washington…