McGinnis v. Forest Lumber Co.

This action was brought to recover a commission on the sale of lumber. The cause was *137tried to the court without a jury, and resulted in findings of fact, conclusions of law and a judgment sustaining the plaintiff’s right to recover in the sum of $560. From the judgment thus entered, the defendant appeals.

The appellant is a corporation operating a sawmill at Acme, in Whatcom county. On June 17, 1921, it gave to the respondent a writing as follows:

“June 17,1921.

“I do hereby agree to pay as commission any amount exceeding 17 net to W. McGinnis on lumber shipped by me, same to he paid on each car…