John Newton Porter Co. v. Kiewel Brewing Co.
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action, in the district court for Polk county to recover $1,025 for breach of contract. The substance of the answer is stated in the opinion. The case was tried before Watts, J., who made findings and ordered judgment in favor of plaintiff for $300. from an order denying its motion for amended findings or for a new trial, each party appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtQuinn, J.
Action to recover damages in the snm of $1,025 for breach of contract. The case was tried to the court sitting without a jury, findings of fact were made and judgment ordered for the plaintiff for $300. The defendant and plaintiff moved for amended findings or for a new trial, and from orders denying each of such motions both parties appealed.
In May, 1912, plaintiff and defendant entered into a written contract as follows:
“Gentlemen:
“You will prepare and deliver to us Twenty-five Thousand (25,000) specially made forty (40) page premium catalogues, at Twenty-nine and 50-100 ($29.50) Dollars…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Ennis v. Buckeye Publishing Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1890
- Silberstein v. Duluth News-Tribune Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1897
3Cited by3 opinions
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- Willhelm Lubrication Co. v. BrattrudSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1936
- Palmer v. Watson Construction Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1963