Lindstrom v. Minnesota Liquid Fertilizer Co.

Murphy, Justice.

Action for labor and materials furnished by plaintiff, Anund T. Lindstrom, to defendant, Minnesota Liquid Fertilizer Company, a Minnesota corporation. The jury returned a verdict in plaintiff’s favor for $2,338.90, and defendant appeals from an order denying its motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial.

The labor and material furnished by plaintiff were ordered by one Hurley Weaver, who represented to plaintiff that he was acting for defendant in the transactions. Defendant denies that he was its agent or employee and contends that the evidence…