Stein-Hall Manufacturing Co. v. Glossbrenner & Co.

It is averred in the complaint in this action, briefly stated, that appellees William B. and Gerda .Stein and Frank G. Hall were at the time of the alleged contract in suit copartners doing business under the firm name of “Stein-Hall and Company,” with their principal place of business in Chicago, Illinois. On September 16, 1918, appellee company telegraphed to said copartners as follows: “Wire price car rice flour * * *” and said copartners, on September 17, 1918, in answer to said wire, telegraphed the appellee company as follows: “Offer car rice flour 9 cents net, Chicago, shipment about…