Sorenson v. Keesey Hosiery Co.

In January of 1918 the defendant sold to the plaintiffs 5,000 dozen ladies’ mercerized hose, quality 62, at $2.60 per dozen. The goods were to be packed in strong new cases, iron strapped for export to the plaintiffs’ customer at Buenos Aires, Argentine Republic. The plaintiffs had made the purchase, relying upon samples displayed by the defendant. Shipments were made in the latter part of 1918 to the plaintiffs, and by the plaintiffs in the course of time to Buenos Aires. On arrival at the South American port, the goods were found to be defective, and were returned to the plaintiffs at New…