Standard Milling Co. v. Imperial Rice Co.

Appellant sold to C. E. Stacey, doing business under the name of the Farmers' Rice Company, 400 tons of rice bran, the contract of sale being evidenced by letter dated October 17, 1910, and reading as follows: "Farmers Rice Co., Houston, Texas — Gentlemen: We beg to confirm sale to you of 400 tons of rice bran at $13.90 per ton of 2,000 lbs. net to us f. o. b. cars our mill. This bran to be tagged; shipments 20 tons per week, you to furnish us shipping instructions at least three days ahead of required shipment. The first shipment to be made this week. Terms: Net cash upon delivery of the…