Dolben v. Gleason

The plaintiff made a proposal in writing dated December 27, 1932, and addressed to “Lakemore Trust, 6 Common St., Winchester, Mass.,” to furnish specified building materials at a stated price. The defendant indorsed on it the words: “Accepted 12/27/32 Lakemoor Trust H. 0. Gleason Trustee.” The plaintiff brought an action against the defendant in a district court to recover the price of the materials. At the trial the plaintiff introduced in evidence the written proposal and the defendant admitted the delivery of the building materials therein specified and that the price had not been paid.…