Haase v. Stokely-Van Camp, Inc.

Knutson, Justice.

This is an appeal from an order of the trial court denying defendant’s alternative motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or a new trial.

On April 12, 1957, plaintiff, a farmer in Washington County, and defendant executed a written contract under the terms of which plaintiff agreed to plant and grow a crop of sweet com which defendant agreed to purchase under the terms of the contract. Pertinent portions thereof are as follows:

“1. Elmer Haase of Lake Elmo (hereinafter known as the grower) hereby agrees to plant, grow, harvest, and deliver; and Stokely-Van Camp, Inc.,…