Legal Opinion

Pam v. Vilmar

New York Supreme Court

Decided April 15, 1876PublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtVan Vorst, J.

The evidence establishes, that the merchandise was not sold by the plaintiffs to the defendant, but that the same was consigned to him, to be sold for the plaintiffs.

The fact that a value was placed upon the merchandise and stated in the invoice, does not in itself indicate an absolute sale, but was, in this ease, designed as a guide and direction to the defendant as to the amount or sum for which the *236merchandise might be sold by him, and which amount he would be expected to realize therefor.

Even to a consignee or agent, the invoice should or might properly state, the price or value of the…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Kortright v. . CadyNew York Court of Appeals · 1860
  2. Le Roy v. PlattNew York Court of Chancery · 1833

3Cited by4 opinions

  1. Metropolitan El. Ry. Co. v. JohnstonNew York Supreme Court · 1895
  2. de Bussierre v. HolladayNew York Supreme Court · 1877
  3. Head v. MillerSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1891
  4. Walker v. SpencerThe Superior Court of New York City · 1879

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