Mayer Life Boat Co. v. Isaacson Co. Iron Works

The respondent was the owner of some patented nested life boats, and also of the idea of launching these boats from ocean carriers by means of a derrick. The respondent expressed his desire to the appellant for a derrick to do the work. The negotiations resulted in the following communications, which form the contract in question:

“Seattle, January 31, 1921, “Attention of Mr. Van Nuys.

“Mayer Life Boat Co.,

“Seattle, Wash.

“Gentlemen: Confirming our conversation of re-

cent date, we offer you the iron work for one mast and *567one boom for handling your life boat for the net sum of $200. Blocks for…