The court granted summary judgment dismissing the plaintiff's claims for unpaid commissions under an oral employment contract.
The defendants brought a motion for summary judgment seeking declarations that the plaintiff was not contractually or legally entitled to commissions or increased compensation as alleged in his statement of claim, arising from an oral employment contract.
Following a mini-trial, the court assessed the credibility of the plaintiff and the defendant's president, applying principles for establishing oral contracts.
The court found that the plaintiff failed to prove a consensus on the alleged contractual terms beyond the agreed-upon salary and vehicle allowance, noting inconsistencies in his evidence and the absence of supporting documentation.
The motion for summary judgment was granted, declaring the plaintiff was not entitled to the claimed commissions or increased compensation.
SCJSuperior Court of JusticeNov 29, 2018