Shreve & Co. v. McGinnis

DOOLING, J., pro tem.

This is an appeal by defendant from an adverse judgment in a suit against him for the purchase price of two pieces of jewelry. Respondent counted on a written contract in the form of a letter written to appellant setting out the terms of the contract, across the bottom of which appellant had written “O. K.” and signed his name. The letter, dated Dec. 28, 1931, read in part: “We herewith acknowledge your purchase of the emerald cut diamond ring and the wide diamond bracelet for the sum of $18,500.00. We will hold them in our vault in your name with the understanding that…