Latham v. . Field
Supreme Court of North Carolina
Appeal by plaintiff from Peebles, J., at April Term, 1913, of Guilfo'bd. Tbis case was before us at Fall Term, 1912, and is reported in 160 N. C., 335. The facts, as they now appear, are somewhat different from those there stated.
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Appeal by plaintiff from Peebles, J., at April Term, 1913, of Guilfo'bd. Tbis case was before us at Fall Term, 1912, and is reported in 160 N. C., 335. The facts, as they now appear, are somewhat different from those there stated. Plaintiff testified that W. H. Field, one of the defendants, called at his place of business in April, 1908, and showed him some samples of cotton, stating that J. D. Turner would thereafter represent his firm in-that territory as their broker, and he hoped plaintiff would send them some business through Mr. Turner; that about three weeks after the conversation,…
1Opinion of the Court
WaleeR, J.,
after stating tbe case: Tbe nonsuit requires us to consider tbe evidence in tbe most favorable view for tbe plaintiff. Plaintiff contends that be acted upon tbe representation of W. H. Field, that J. D. Turner was tbe broker of defendant, and therefore fully authorized to make contracts for tbe sale of cotton in their behalf, and that be was dealing with Turner as agent, and not in bis individual capacity, and relied upon tbe statement of W, H. Field that be could so deal in the future.
Tbe rule in regard to agency may be thus stated: A principal is bound by tbe acts of bis agent…
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