Dallas A. Lambert v. Wendell C. Heaton and United Bonding Insurance Company

The appellant W. L. Tanenbaum is an osteopathic physician specializing in the field of radiology. In September of 1961 he moved to Miami to take up the duties of osteopathic radiologist at the Biscayne Osteopathic Hospital located in North Miami Beach, Florida. On April 19, 1962, he was notified by the Hospital that his services would no longer be required after July 1, 1962. In August of 1962 he brought his complaint at law for damages resulting from an alleged breach of his employment contract with the Hospital. The plaintiff alleged an oral contract for a period of five years terminable only after that period and then only upon 90 days written notice by either party.