Torrey

The appeal in this case was taken from a judgment rendered in favor of the plaintiff. It is claimed that the evidence is insufficient to support certain findings made by the trial judge. Plaintiff, during the latter part of the year 1913, was employed by the defendant; the general character of his employment was that of salesman of stock of the defendant corporation and salesman of certain machines manufactured by it. It seems to be admitted that, at least for a short period during the early part of his employment, he was to receive the sum of $175 per month. Later, and before January 1, 1914, defendant reduced the compensation of all of its employees. If the reduction affected the compensation of the plaintiff, plaintiff would be entitled to receive, instead of $175 per month, the sum of $131.25 per month. On or about March 16th, settlement not having been made with the plaintiff, the manager of the defendant adjusted the account for compensation of plaintiff by agreeing to pay him five hundred dollars in cash and five hundred dollars thereafter. In making up this account or settlement of the wages of plaintiff for that period, of time subsequent to the date when the general…