Legal Opinion
Williams v. Robb
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided February 26, 1895PublishedCited by 16 opinions
Error to Wayne. (Frazer, J.) Assumpsit. Defendant brings error. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtHooker, J.
The defendant, a dealer in Detroit, contracted for the delivery to him of 15 cars of potatoes. The 'contract was made by wire, and. consisted of the following telegrams:
“Detroit, July 7, 1892.
“Name lowest, five cars choice Eose and five Ohilies, delivered Detroit.
“W. C. Eobb.”
*244“Norfolk, July 7, 1892.
“Will sell five cars potatoes, delivered Detroit, two-twenty bbl., mostly Rose. Will ship as soon as possible. If wanted, wire quick.
“Williams Bros.”
“Detroit, July 7, 1892. “Ship eight quick. Wire numbers and route.
“W. C. Robb.” “Detroit, July 8, 1892.
“Ship potatoes via Mich. Central, at Toledo.
“W.…
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