George D. Barnard & Co. v. Babbitt

This was a suit brought by appellee against appellant to recover for services, under the following written contract:

“ St. Louis, November 26, 1888.

E. n. Babbitt, Esq., Dear Sir: "We propose to make you an offer of $1,650, for the first year and $1,800 for the second, we to have the privilege of canceling the agreement at the end of the first year, if we are not satisfied with your work. Respectfully,

Geo. D. Barnard & Co.

Accepted. E. H. Babbitt. Geo. D. Barnrd, Pt.”

In addition to the general issue, plea of the statute of frauds was filed, and replication that contract was executed in writing…