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Civil Procedure Keyed to Field
Manning v. Loew
Citation:
313 Mass. 252 (1943)Facts
The plaintiff, Doris Manning, worked as a waitress in Miami where she met the defendant, Elias M. Loew, who owned a chain of movie theatres. Loew offered Manning employment at his Miami theatre and later invited her to Boston. According to Manning’s testimony, Loew promised that if she would stay in Boston, not return to New York, and be “like a daughter to him” by accompanying him to his home, on trips, and serving as his companion whenever he wanted, he would provide her with a screen test and star her in a movie if necessary. Manning accepted and accompanied Loew to various locations including his house, restaurants, New York, and on a yachting trip. Loew was living apart from his wife during this time. In December 1941, Loew told Manning he was through with her and was not serious about their agreement. Manning then consulted a lawyer and filed this action for breach of contract.
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