Slade v. Lee

Plaintiffs Avere lumber dealers at Columbus, Ohio. The defendant owned a saw-mill in Saginaw, Mich., Avhere he was engaged in the manufacture of lumber. In April, 1887, plaintiff Kelton was at defendant's mill, and, on behalf of his firm, made a contract with defendant for the purchase of some lumber of a certain grade and quality, to be manufactured by the defendant during the folloAvingseason. The lumber Avas manufactured, and piled, according to contract, alongside the railroad track in the defendant’s yard, ready for shipment. Plaintiffs made a partial payment upon the purchase price.…