Hodge v. Newton
New York Court of Common Pleas
Appeal from a judgment of the General Term of the City Court of New York affirming a judgment of that court entered upon the verdict of a jury. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the Court
J. F. Daly, J. —
The plaintiff was hired by the defendants as salesman for one year from October 10th, 1885, at a salary of $1,500 per annum and his travelling expenses. The hiring took place some days before the date fixed for the commencement of the services, and was not in writing. The agreement was fully kept and performed by both parties, and upon the expiration of the year, on October 10th, 1886, plaintiff continued in the employ of defendants in the same capacity and receiving the same wages, and without any new agreement. On January 10th, 1887, he was discharged without cause, and…
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