In re Dexter’s Empirical Analysis
158 F. 788 · 1907
Citation profile
4 federal appellate · 5 district · 1 state decisions
How this case has been cited
Cited by 16 later decisions — most recently May 1967
4 federal appellate · 5 district · 1 state decisions
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““Claimant was employed by the bankrupt as a salesman under a contract which assigned him certain territory and cities throughout the country in which he obligated himself to take proper-care of the trade. He was paid entirely by a commission on sales made, and established an office in Boston at his own expense. A circular was sent out by the bankrupt announcing his employment as its special representative in the United States, and directing that all orders be sent to his office. He exercised full discretion as to when and where he should travel and also received orders as his office. Held, that he was a traveling salesman within the meaning of Bankr. Act July 1, 1898, e. 541, § 64b (4), 30 Stat. 563 (U. S. Comp. St. 1901, p. 3447), as amended Act June 15, 1906, c. 3333, 3. Stat. 267 (U. S. Comp. St. Supp. 1911, p. 1507), and entitled to priority thereunder for commissions earned within three months prior to the bankruptcy not exceeding $300.” “Commissions paid to a traveling salesman for his services are ‘wages,’ within Bankr. Act July 1, 1898, c. 541, § 64b (4), 30 Stat. 563 (U. S. Comp. St. 1901, p. 3447), as amended Act June 15, 1906, c. 3333, 34 Stat. 267 (U. S. Comp. St. Supp. 1911, p. 1507).””
1 later decision quote this exact passage““The term ‘wages’ should be construed in a broad and general sense as meaning compensation for services rendered.” Collier on Bankruptcy (9th Ed.) p. 902. '”
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