Legal Opinion
Excelsior Needle Co. v. Smith
Supreme Court of Connecticut
Decided June 1, 1891PublishedCited by 9 opinions
Action for the breach of a contract for service; brought to the Superior Court in Litchfield County. Facts found by a committee and by the court, and the case reserved for advice. It is fully stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtTobbance, J.
On the 11th day of February, 1889, a contract was made between the plaintiff (described in the contract as the party of the second part) and the defendant and his father, (described as the party of the first part), which contained, among others, the following provision: —
“For and in consideration of the sale and transfer of the aforesaid chattels, good-will and business of the said first party to the second party, said second party hereby agrees to and does employ said Frederick D. Smith for the three years next hereto succeeding; the said employment to date from the date of this instrument;…
2Cited by9 opinions
- Green v. DonroeSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1982
- In re Curtis & Castle ArbitrationSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1894
- Brett v. CooneySupreme Court of Connecticut · 1902
- Dick v. Sears-Roebuck & Co.Supreme Court of Connecticut · 1932
- Right v. BreenSupreme Court of Connecticut · 2006
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