In Sturgis v. New Jersey Steamboat Co., 62 N.Y. 625, the president of the defendant company had agreed with Sturgis that, if he would effect a charter for the steamers, he would be paid 5 per cent. on the earnings.
Summary of this case from Page L'Hote Co. v. Munson S.S. LineSubmitted May 28, 1875
Decided June 8, 1875
Charles Jones for the appellant.
William Allen Butler for the respondent.
Per Curiam opinion for affirmance.
All concur. Judgment affirmed.
In Sturgis v. New Jersey Steamboat Co., 62 N.Y. 625, the president of the defendant company had agreed with Sturgis that, if he would effect a charter for the steamers, he would be paid 5 per cent. on the earnings.
Summary of this case from Page L'Hote Co. v. Munson S.S. LineFull title:APPLETON STURGIS, Administrator, etc., Respondent, v . THE NEW JERSEY…
Court:Court of Appeals of the State of New York
Date published: Jun 8, 1875
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