Wasweyler v. Martin

Cole, O. J.

This is an action to recover damages for the breach of a contract to convey certain lots in the city of Milwaukee. The action is based on a written contract executed by the parties and bearing date August 20, 1886. The contract on the part of the defendant was executed by one Schuette, as agent. The defendant claims that Schuette had no authority to make the contract, and that he is not bound to carry it out. The agent’s authority is contained in letters written to him by the defendant, but the one giving the most specific instructions is dated November 23, 1885. The material part…