Kellogg v. Gleeson

Defendant was a doctor occupying offices in the Peasley Building, Longview, Washington, under a month-to-month tenancy. Being dissatisfied with his offices, in the fall of 1942 he entered into negotiations with the manager of the building for more desirable space. The manager agreed to make some improvements, and bids were called for from two contractors, one of them being plaintiff. The bids submitted were too high, and both were rejected.

On December 1, 1942, another suite of offices became vacant in the Peasley Building, and plaintiff was again called in. After discussing the matter with…