Dauphin Deposit Trust Co. v. Patriot-News Co.

Sohn, J.,

The matter before us originated in a suit in assumpsit, based upon a written contract to which suit a demurrer has been filed by defendant, the Patriot-News Company, which avers that the complaint fails to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.

Plaintiffs are the executors of the estate of E. L. King. King died on July 12, 1958, while in the employ of the Patriot. He was continuously employed by that company, or its corporate predecessors, as assistant circulation manager, from on or before June 1, 1924, until the time of his death.

Under date of June 8, 1949, the Patriot and…