McNeff v. White Eagle Brewing Co.

Plaintiffs brought suit to recover damages on account of breach of a contract in which defendant contracted for the purchase from plaintiffs of a quantity of hops. Upon trial the jury returned a verdict for plaintiffs of $2,500; on plaintiffs ’ motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict the court entered judgment against defendant for $11,362, from which defendant appeals.

Plaintiffs are engaged in the business of growing hops on the Pacific coast, and they make contracts with other growers for their crops; through a Mr. Moerke in Chicago they entered into negotiations to secure from…