Ropes v. John Rosenfeld's Sons

CHIPMAN, C.

Action for commission alleged to he due plaintiff from defendant corporation on account of the sale by plaintiff of defendant’s steamer, the Peter Jebsen.

It is alleged in the complaint that plaintiff was at all times mentioned therein, and still is, doing business in the city of New York under the firm name of I. F. Chapman & Co., and that “R. J. Chapman of San Francisco, doing business under the firm name and style of J. F. Chapman & Co., was the agent of said plaintiff.” It is alleged that on the date above named R. J. Chapman as such agent entered into an agreement with…