Coates v. Lake View Oil & Refining Co.

Plaintiff recovered damages in the sum of $42,210.16 for the breach of a written contract whereby defendant agreed to furnish plaintiff motor fuel for one year commencing June 15, 1929. This appeal followed.

Defendant presents two grounds for reversal of the judgment: First, that the act of George E. Holmes, an employee of defendant, in signing the written contract which is the foundation of the action, was beyond the scope of his authority and not binding on defendant; and, second, that there is no evidence to support the findings of the amount of the damages awarded plaintiff.

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