Kineto Machine Co. v. Ugland
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Ramsey county to recover $18,015 damages for breach of a contract. The case was tried before Haupt, j., who denied defendant’s motion to dismiss the action, and a jury which returned a verdict in favor of defendant. Plaintiff’s alternative motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial was denied. From the order denying its motion for .a new trial, plaintiff appealed.
1Opinion of the Court
Taylor, C.
Action for damages for breach of contract. Defense, that the contract had been rescinded by mutual agreement. Verdict for defendant. Plaintiff appealed from an order denying a new trial.
That the evidence is sufficient to sustain the finding that the contract had been rescinded by mutual agreement is not seriously questioned, but plaintiff contends that the agreement to rescind was without consideration and void.
Plaintiff manufactures patented advertising machines known as Kineto advertising clocks. On May 4, 1917, plaintiff entered into a written contract with defendant, whereby…
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- Eames Vacuum Brake Co. v. . ProsserNew York Court of Appeals · 1898
- Armsby v. Grays Harbor Commercial Co.Oregon Supreme Court · 1912
- C. S. Brackett Co. v. LofgrenSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1918
- Swarts v. Narragansett Electric Lighting Co.Supreme Court of Rhode Island · 1904
- Hecht v. WhiteCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1913
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- Bryngelson v. Minnesota Valley Breeders Assn.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1962