Wagniere v. Dunnell

The plaintiff brought suit ■ in assumpsit, claiming damages for breach of an agreement which was as follows, viz.:

“February 9th, 1906.

“Mr. Gustave Wagniere

“ Dear Sir,

“ Understanding that you will give me your best ability as a finisher of cotton and silk or all silk goods especially, but of any other grade of goods within your knowledge and ability, I hereby agree to employ you at a compensation of Fifty (50) Dollars per week for three (3) years from the date hereof or for so much of such three (3) years as your results show the ability that you now claim to be able to give me.

“Yours truly,

“Wm…