Vacuum Oil Co. v. Wichita Independent Consolidated Companies

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Dawson, J.:

This was an action under the bulk-sales law.

It appears that one Harley Stephens, of Wichita, was engaged in selling motorcycles, bicycles and accessories, and lubricating oils and greases. He had a contract with the plaintiff whereby he was to purchase from it his year’s supply of oil, about 100 barrels, at a reduced price. His place of business was small and his sales of oil were in small quantities, and the plaintiff supplied his requirements by delivering a few barrels at a time. Stephens’ business was thus conducted for several years.

The…