Wiggin v. Gee Co.

STATON, Judge.

Gee Company is an Illinois corporation engaged in the lumber supply business. On May 4, 1974, it received an order from a friend of Diane H. Wiggin for building materials to be supplied to her for the construction of a child day care center. This facility was to be owned and run by Wiggin and was constructed as an addition to her private residence. Gee Company was apparently unaware of this physical arrangement.

The construction materials were to be supplied in two shipments, each on a “cash on delivery” basis. Payment for the first shipment was made by Wiggin’s friend on May 15,…