Norris v. Hess Bright Co.

Appellate Court of Illinois March 9, 1914

Norris v. Hess Bright Co., 185 Ill. App. 262 (1914)

Baker

Opinion of the Court

Mr. Presiding Justice Baker

delivered the opinion of the court.

3. Master and servant, § 37*—when letter does not constitute notice to cancel contract of employment. Under a contract of employment requiring three months’ notice to cancel the same, a letter written by the employer to the employe stating that “the best way to relieve us of an embarrassing situation would he for you to immediately set about looking for another business connection and resign,” etc., held not to constitute a discharge nor a notice of the desire of the employer to cancel the contract.

Reference

Full Case Name: Charles R. Norris, in Error v. Hess Bright Company, in Error
Cited By: 3 cases
Status: Published