Despres, Bridges & Noel v. Zierleyn
Michigan Supreme Court
"Error to the superior court of Grand Rapids; Stuart, J. Assumpsit by Despres, Bridges & Noel, a foreign corporation, against Antoni Zierleyn and Anthony B. Zierleyn for goods sold. Judgment for plaintiff and defendants bring error.
1Opinion of the CourtBird, C. J.
Plaintiff brought this suit in assumpsit, against the defendants, to recover upon a promissory note and an open account. The jury awarded plaintiff the full amount of its claim, and the defendants assign error.
The plaintiff is a foreign corporation and is engaged in the wholesale jewelry business in the city of Chicago. The defendants are retail dealers, doing business in the city of Grand Rapids, in this State. The defendants have been customers of the plaintiff for several years. Plaintiff’s usual method of calling on its customers in Michigan, including the defendants, was for its agents…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Emert v. MissouriSupreme Court of the United States · 1895
- Toledo Tie & L. Co. v. ThomasWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1890
- Clay Fire & Marine Insurance v. Huron Salt & Lumber Manufacturing Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1875
- Coit & Co. v. SuttonMichigan Supreme Court · 1894
- Neyens v. WorthingtonMichigan Supreme Court · 1908
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