Fairbanks v. Badger

On and prior to March 30, 1885, the appellee was engaged in establishing electric light plants, and seems to have depended upon the sale of stock in the companies organized, to get money to pay for the cost of construction.

At that time appellants were engaged in the sale of machinery and supplies at Chicago, and, being desirous of purchasing an engine and appurtenants with which to establish a plant at Keokuk, Iowa, the appellee submitted an order to appellants as follows:

“ Chicago, March 30,1885.

Messrs. Fairbanks, Morse & Co.,

Gentlemen: Please furnish me one 11 x 10 standard automatic…