Columbia Outfitting Co. v. Freeman

Defendant Freeman appeals from a judgment against him on his cross-complaint for money allegedly due under a written contract, in letter form, with plaintiff Columbia, a retail store. The trial court determined that the employe of Columbia who signed the contract “did not have authority, express, implied or ostensible, to sign on behalf of Columbia . . . and there was no ratification by Columbia of said letter.” It is Freeman’s position that the evidence, as a matter of law, shows that the employe had actual authority, either express or implied, or at least ostensible authority, and that…