Sheldon v. Stephens

Martin, C.

This was an action for compensation in the form of commissions for services in purchasing, shelling and loading corn on cars for shipment on account of the defendants. It was commenced on the 13th day of June, 1877, in DeKalb circuit court, and taken thence by change of venue to Buchanan county. The action was brought upon a contract in writing, which consisted of a single instrument in the first instance, which was changed and modified by letters in writing which passed between *373the parties, the plaintiffs contracting under the name and style of Ed. G. Sheldon & Co., and the…