Mr. Pranklin at this stage produced a quantity of correspondence which had passed between Webb and Mr. Sopher as evidence showing the interference to which Mr. Webb hud been subjected by Mr. Sopher in his duties. One of these referred to the reinstatement of an employee whom Mr. Webb had dismissed.
Mr. Fessenden objected to the production of these letters as having: no beating on the case.
Mr. Franklin contended that they plainly showed the interference to which Mr. Webb had been subject-Under the terms of his con-ict he was in complete command, and fully vested with the right to gage or discharge those under him as he saw' fit.
Mr. Fleming replied that Such reasoning made the servant greater than the master, which was obviously illogical and absurd.
His Honour held that Mr. Webb was subject to the control of the Board of Directors. Investing him with the powers they had, they yet reserved to themselves the supreme right concerning such points as this.
After further argument the Judge confessed that he might possibly change his mind, but still agreed with Mr. Fessenden and Mr Fleming.
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