Frederickson v. Hackney

Action by the purchaser for the breach of an alleged warranty of a Holstein Freisan bull calf. There was no express warranty and a verdict was directed for defendant on the ground that no implied warranty existed. Plaintiff appeals from the order denying'his motion for a new trial.

Both plaintiff and defendant are breeders of thoroughbred Holstein Freisan cattle. Plaintiff purchased two cows from defendant. Both were with calf when delivered to him. Defendant had reserved the calves to himself, but, a few days after birth of the male in question, plaintiff purchased him of defendant for $500.…