Legal Opinion
Nelson v. Barber
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Decided May 27, 1918No. 21373PublishedCited by 12 opinions
Appeal from Civil District Court, Parish of Orleans; E. K. Skinner, Judge. Action by Nelson O. Nelson against Abraham Barber. Exception of no cause of action maintained and suit dismissed, and plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
Statement of the Case.
MONROE, C. J.
“On July 7, 1914, defendant, Barber, and plaintiff, Nelson, entered into a written agreement respecting the handling by Nelson of the bread manufactured by Barber. The contract was in form of a letter addressed by Barber to Nelson and accepted by Nelson. Following is a copy of the letter which, with the acceptance, constitutes the contract, viz.:
“‘New Orleans, La., July 7, 1914.
“ ‘Nelson Co., City — Dear Sirs: I propose to supply you with whatever bread you may require for your retail stores for the period of one year with the privilege of renewal for a…
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