Cohen v. Wood & Selick, Inc.

Dowling, J.:

This is an action for damages for the breach of two contracts made by plaintiff’s assignor, Semtob R. Sequerra & Co., with the defendant, for the sale to it of cocoa beans. The first cause of action is based on the contract evidenced by the following letters:

(Letterhead of Wood & Selick, Inc., New York City.)

“ November 8th, 1920.

“ Messrs. Semtob R. Sequerra & Co.,

“ 50 Broad Street,

“ City:

“ Gentlemen.— We beg to confirm the purchase from you today of 200 tons F. F. Accra Cocoa, for December/February shipment from abroad, at 53/6 per cwt., New York landed weights, c. i. f. New York.…