Meier v. Porter

Plaintiff brought an action on an indemnity agreement executed by defendant. The trial was conducted before the court without a jury and a judgment entered for the defendant. Plaintiff appeals.

On January 6, 1967, Meier Chevrolet-Buick Inc., an automobile agency in Reedsport, Oregon, was listed for..sale with Dean Vincent, Inc., by plaintiff. In March 1967, the defendant contacted plaintiff and indicated an interest in purchasing the agency. He was advised by the plaintiff of the prior listing with Dean Vincent, Inc. On April 4, 1967, plaintiff was notified by Dean Vincent, Inc., that a…