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Contracts II

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Crabtree v. Elizabeth Arden Sales Corp. Court: Court of Appeals of New York (1953)

Facts: Crabtree (PL) began working for Elizabeth Arden (DF) in 1947. DF posed an interesting offer to the PL, granting him $20K for the first six months, $25K for the next six months, and $30K going forward after. After the first six months, PL got his $25K raise, but six months after, did not get his $30K raise.

Issues: What constitutes a sufficient connection permitting the unsigned papers

Procedural History: The lower court affirmed the grant of summary judgement.

Judgement: Affirmed in favor of the Plaintiff.

Reasoning: There must be a sufficient connection between the papers, evidenced by a reference to them in the same subject matter or transaction. Oral testimony may be admitted showing this connection. Though it may present a danger of perjury or fraud, but the court chooses instead to run that risk in cases where there is no ground for doubt.

Rules: There must be sufficient connection between the papers, evidenced by a reference to them in the same subject matter or transaction....