Schnitzer Steel Products Co. v. Dulien Steel Products, Inc.

An action for breach of contract. Plaintiff, as seller, recovered a verdict and judgment for loss alleged to have been sustained when defendant repudiated a contract requiring the latter to buy scrap metal from plaintiff. Defendant appeals.

In October, 1955, the parties entered into the contract. It was evidenced by a written memorandum. The contract required defendant to buy about 9000 tons of scrap metal; plaintiff was required to deliver the metal on board vessels in Portland on the order of defendant. The entire amount specified was to have been delivered and paid for by the end of…