Ross v. Portland Coffee & Spice Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Reavis, C. J.

The respondent is a wholesale dealer in teas, coffees, spices, and other groceries. On the 5th day of Hovember, 1899, it entered into a contract with one Posson, whereby he was to act as traveling salesman for respondent’s goods from date of contract up to and including December 31, 1900,

“in that territory commonly known as the ‘Sound Territory,’ the Columbia River between Portland and Astoria, and that portion of Eastern Oregon not now occupied by said company’s representative, and to cover and canvass said territory as the party of the…