Hudnall v. Pennington & Co.

— In the spring of 1921, a large number of farmers in the vicinity of Kennewick and Richland,' engaged in growing strawberries, asparagus and early potatoes, entered into articles of agreement for the purpose of marketing their products. By the terms of the articles, a committee of five was appointed to represent the association. Pursuant to the powers conferred, the committee entered into a contract with Pennington & Company, a corporation (hereinafter called the company), as sales agent for the products. The contract provided that the company should furnish a surety bond conditioned that…