Vulcan Iron Works v. Burrell Construction Co.
Washington Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for King county, Morris, I., entered January 3, 1905, upon findings in favor of the plaintiff, in an action on contract, after a trial before the court without a jury.
1Opinion of the CourtBudkin, J.
Sometime prior to the 23d day of July, 1903, the plaintiff in this action offered to furnish certain ironwork, with shafting and other appliances, for the construction of a drawbridge, at the agreed price of $802, and on the above date this offer was accepted in writing, the acceptance being signed by Alfred W. Burrell. It was later discovered that certain of the castings should be made of steel instead of iron, and that the same could not be furnished at the price agreed upon. Thereupon, on the 2d day of November, 1903, it was orally agreed that the plaintiff should receive, in addition to…
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- Dennis v. SpencerSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1891
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