RISDON, INC. v. Miller Distributing Co.

The principal issue is, Did Vanderberg have apparent authority to bind Miller for the purchase price of the fourth order?

The trial court found that Vanderberg had express authority to make the first three purchases from Risdon. Miller does not contest this finding, in fact prior to litigation he readily acknowledged liability for these purchases and paid for them in the regular course of business.

The fourth order is in dispute. Risdon claims Vander-berg had apparent authority to act for Miller and that Miller is liable for the entire disputed order. Miller claims that Vanderberg was not an…