Case
Varney v. Ditmars
3 published works
ContractsProf Blog
Discretionary Bonus Not Too Indefinite to Enforce
The 1915 New York case of Varney v. Ditmars is a casebook classic, holding that the promise of a discretionary bonus to an at-will employee is too indefinite to enforce. …
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Today in History: Varney v. Ditmars
Ninety-four years ago today, on November 11, 1911, New York City architect Isaac Edward Ditmars fired one of his employees, a decision that would lead to a casebook staple on…
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Cases—Indefiniteness—Varney v. Ditmars Redux
A former employee who sued to recover a promised "fair" bonus based on the employer's "profits" could not recover because the promise was too indefinite, according to the Georgia Court…