Staley v. Harvey

WILLIAMS, Justice.

Appellees, Mike Harvey and others, partners operating as Tyler Brokerage Company, executed and delivered to appellants S. Skeen Staley, Jr., and his father, plaintiffs below, an alleged contract evidenced by a letter, the basis of this suit, which reads:

“Tyler Brokerage Company, Ltd.

Tyler, Texas.

December 2, 1947.

“S. Skeen Staley, Jr.

312 Lacy Building, Dallas 1, Texas.

Dear Sir:

“This will confirm our sale to you of 600 tons of soil pipe and fittings to be delivered at the rate of 100 tons per month starting in January 1948 and to be completed during June 1948.

“As quoted, the…