Bulwinkle & Co. v. Cramer & Blohme

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Mr. Justice McGowan.

This was an action against the defendants, “Cramer & Blohme,” for $1,138.70, damages sustained upon a lot of shelled corn in sacks, purchased from them by the plaintiffs on May 17,1884. The following writing was offered as the written contract of the parties:

“May 17th. Sold H. Bulwinkle & Co.—

“5,000 bu. mixed sacked corn @ 71-|- c.

“1,000 “ “ “ “ @80Jc.

“Schooner shipment payable on arrival. No Avharfage.

“(Signed) Cramer & Blohme.”

At the time the purchase was made the corn was .not in the city, but soon after, about the last of May or…