Golding v. . Foster

Plaintiff, a resident of Carteret County, brings this action against Foster & Oaviness, partners, doing business in the city of Greensboro, N. 0., to recover the value of 150 barrels of sweet potatoes shipped by plaintiff to defendants on 10 February, 1923.

After exchanging telegrams relative to the price of Porto Rico potatoes for prompt shipment, the defendants, on 2 February, sent the plaintiff the following message: “Ship hundred fifty barrels Porto Ricos today. Wire car number.” In reply to this order, plaintiff answered on the same day: “Will ship Monday.” The potatoes were not shipped…