Weber v. Hall Brothers

On July 26, 1922, a representative of the defendant corporation was in Detroit and took three written orders for lumber, aggregating about 230,000 feet and amounting at the price agreed upon to upwards of $15,000, from the Bliss Lumber Company. These orders were accepted in writing by defendant’s representative in its name. His authority to do so is not questioned. After stating the kind and quality of the lumber to be shipped, the several orders contained the following:

“Terms — 2% upon arrival after unloading. This is in accordance with understanding between your Mr. J. L. Hall and Mr. E. M.…