Kirby v. Gibson Refrigerator Co.

Plaintiffs conduct a retail electric appliance business in the city of Kalamazoo, and defendant corporation is a manufacturer of refrigerators at Greenville. Desiring to add a low-priced machine to their line of merchandise, plaintiffs bought from defendants on written contract 323 “modern” electric refrigerators, consisting of “Rice” cabinets and “Gibson” units, at an average price of $65, totaling $20,995, paying $10,000 down and the balance later. Practically all the machines were sold in a short time by plaintiffs at prices ranging from $79.50 to $189.50. This action arises out of the…