Hughbanks v. Boston Investment Co.
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Woodbury District Court. — Hon. A. VanWagenen, Judge. Actions at law to recover damages for personal injuries alleged to have resulted from negligence on the part of the defendants. In each case there was a trial by jury, and a verdict and judgment for the plaintiff. Defendant, the Boston Investment Company, appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtRobinson, J.
In the year 1890 the Boston Investment Company, a corporation of the state of Maine, was having constructed in the city of Sioux City five buildings which were designed for business purposes, one of which was known as the “Bay State Block.” Contracts for material and labor required for the buildings were made by John G-. Mainland in his own name, and he superintended the erection of the buildings. His authority was derived from a written agreement entered into with the company. In May, 1890, he entered into a contract with E. C. Wakefield, by which the latter agreed to furnish all material…
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