Skip to main content
· 4/16/1986

Albert v. Davenport Osteopathic Hospital

Citations

  • 385 N.W.2d 237
  • 122 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 2556
  • 1 I.E.R. Cas. (BNA) 1481
  • 1986 Iowa Sup. LEXIS 1151

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • leaving a collective bargaining unit to accept a new position in management was not sufficient consideration to support a contract for permanent employment
  • unless there is “consideration beyond the employee’s promise to perform, a contract for permanent or lifetime employment is construed to be for an Indefinite time” and thus terminable at will

Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).

Judges: Harris, Larson, Schultz, Wolle, Lavora-To

Read full opinion on CourtListener

Sourced from CourtListener / Free Law Project (CC0).

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.