PELLETT v. SIMPSON TIMBER COMPANY


511 P.2d 357 (1973)

Richard A. PELLETT, Respondent, v. SIMPSON TIMBER COMPANY, a Washington Corporation, Appellant.

Supreme Court of Oregon, In Banc.

Decided June 21, 1973.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Jonathan A. Ater, Portland, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the briefs were Lindsay, Nahstoll, Hart, Duncan, Dafoe & Krause, Portland.

Walter J. Cosgrave, Portland, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Cosgrave & Kester and Frank H. Lagesen, Portland.


O'CONNELL, Chief Justice.

This is an action to recover damages resulting from defendant's alleged breach of an employment contract. The jury returned a verdict for plaintiff in the amount of $13,614.88. Defendant appeals.

Defendant Simpson Timber Company hired plaintiff in March of 1969 under a three-year contract. According to that agreement plaintiff's "assignment" was with Bosques E Industrial Madereras (BIMA), a Chilean company devoted to the production...

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