Myers v. Ensign Motor Co.

Minor T. Ballentine and Clarence A. Ballantine each present a claim which they ask be allowed as a preferred claim against the funds in the hands of the receiver of the Ensign Motor Company.

The claim of each arises out of services performed as automobile salesmen in the employ of the insolvent corporation. All the services were performed within three months of the appointment of the receiver. Minor T. Ballentine’s employment was that of a general agent for the sale of automobiles within his territory, which included several counties, and for a portion *178of the time for which he claims wages, he…