Patchen v. Parke & Lacy Machinery Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Scott, J.

The plaintiffs placed in the hands of the defendant certain machinery to be sold for them by the de*487fendant. The proceeds over and above a sum owing by-plaintiffs to defendant were to be paid to the plaintiffs. Sales of said machinery were made from time to time by the defendant, and orders were given by plaintiffs to other persons upon the defendant for various sums of money received therefrom. The last order given purports to be as follows:

“Spokane, Sept. 4, 1891.

“The Parke cb Lacy Machinery Co., Spokane:

“Gentlemen — Please pay O. C. Boss…