Marysville Electric Light & Power Co. v. Johnson
California Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the Superior Court of Yuba County. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtDe Haven, J.
This is an action brought by the plaintiff against the defendant upon the following agreement, alleged to have been signed by him and others: “ For the purpose of forming a corporation to have for its object the furnishing of the incandescent system of electric lighting to those who may desire the same, and to provide the funds for the purchase of the necessary plant, we, the undersigned, hereby subscribe for stock to the amount set opposite to our respective names. Amounts to be due and payable upon the formation of the company and the issuance of the stock.”
The complaint alleges that the…
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