Peaseley v. VIRGINIA IRON, COAL AND COKE COMPANY

MALLARD, Chief Judge.

In support of her motion for summary judgment, plaintiff offered in evidence, among other things, two contracts which defendant admitted having executed. The first contract (commission contract) was in the form of a letter written on behalf of defendant to Peaseley on 30 August 1960, and accepted by Peaseley on 6 September 1960. The letter provides in pertinent part:

“Beginning September 1, 1960, the Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke Company gives to you or your associates the exclusive right to offer and sell all coal produced and/or sold by Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke…