Ralston Purina Co. v. Iiams

I regret that I find myself in absolute disagreement with the majority of the court on both the evidence and the law set out in the opinion finally adopted in this case.

In August, 1936, when this case originated, the farmers in Boone county had suffered repeated droughts, and were desperate to salvage something; at least, that was the condition of the renter who is defendant In this case.

The plaintiff corporation was a very extensive manufacturer of stock foods, and the defendant heard their repeated pleas and promises over his radio.

May we examine the evidence on this point. The defendant…