Rhine v. International Young Men's Christian Ass'n

In this action of contract, the plaintiff seeks to recover from the defendant (the college) for an alleged breach on June 4, 1951, of his contract of employment as assistant professor. The only question argued by the plaintiff is whether the trial judge correctly directed a verdict for the defendant. The relevant facts are stated in their aspect most favorable to the plaintiff.

The plaintiff was first appointed assistant professor at the college for the academic year beginning in September, 1948. With the letter of appointment was enclosed a copy of the college's “Faculty Personnel Policy''…