Smith v. . Lumber Company

The plaintiff sued for $150. He alleged that on 5 February, 1904, the defendant employed him for four months at $75 per month to inspect and buy lumber, and his service began on that day. The defendant paid the wages for the first month and then discharged the plaintiff without cause, its superintendent stating that they did not intend to buy any more lumber. The plaintiff tried to get other employment, but failed, and earned but a few dollars during the last three months. He sued for the second installment of his wages and recovered judgment 6 May, before a magistrate, for $75. The summons…