Dietrich v. Cape Brewery & Ice Co.

This suit is founded upon the provisions of Sections 9655-9658, Revised Statutes 1919. The petition charges the creation and maintenance by defendants of an agreement and combination in restraint of trade, and of competition in the manufacture and sale of ice in the city of Cape Girardeau, whereby it is alleged plaintiff was forced out of business as a retail dealer in ice and was damaged.

The plaintiff had a verdict for $8000 as damages, and allowance for $1000 as attorney's fees. The amount allowed as damages was trebled on motion, under the provision of Section 9662, and judgment for…