Phelps v. Grand Rapids Growers, Inc.

The plaintiff, Leland D. Phelps, owned a farm in Kent county, Michigan, consisting of 10.0 acres, 5 of which contained rich muck land suitable for growing yellow Globe onions. This soil had been previously analyzed by a muck specialist connected with Michigan State College who prescribed the type of fertilizer to be used in growing yellow Globe onions. In 1950, the plaintiff’s yield of this type of onion was 600 bushels to the acre.

On or about May 12, 1951, plaintiff called the defendant, a recognized seed merchant, and ordered 20 pounds of yellow Globe onion seed, the cost of which was $72.…