Virginia & Rainy Lake Co. v. Helmer
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for St. Louis county to recover $3,000 upon a promissory note. The facts are stated in the opinion. The case was tried before Cant, J., who directed a verdict in favor of plaintiff for $3,956.25. From an order denying his motion for a new trial, defendant appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtBrown, C. J.
Plaintiff, through its agents and servants, trespassed upon and cut and removed the timber standing on land owned by a Mrs. Higgins for which *136she claimed damages and compensation. She committed the settlement of her claim to defendant in this action, who is her brother. In pursuance of the authority thus conferred upon him defendant took the matter up with plaintiffs manager, and subsequent negotiations between the parties resulted in a full settlement and adjustment of the claim. Acknowledgment was made by plaintiff of the error of its agents in cutting and removing the timber from the…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Thompson v. LibbySupreme Court of Minnesota · 1885
- Wheaton Roller-Mill Co. v. John T. Noye Manufacturing Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1896
- King v. MerrimanSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1887
- Samuel H. Chute Co. v. LattaSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1913
- Healy v. YoungSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1875
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3Cited by2 opinions
- Dakota State Bank v. Winona Wagon Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1925
- Tiedt v. JohnsonSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1922