George W. Roby Lumber Co. v. Gray

Sherwood, C. JV

The plaintiff brought suit against the defendant to recover for money which it claims is due from the defendant for driving logs during the years 1883 and 1884.

On June 11, 1883, the parties entered into an agreement in writing, a copy of which is as follows:

“ Memorandum of agreement made this 11th day of June, A. D. 1883, between E. L. G-ray, of Newaygo, Mich., and the G-. W. Roby Lumber Company, of Ludington, and State aforesaid:

“ 1. Said Gray is to furnish said company with water from his two dams by means of floods to run out of the ‘ Middle Branch/ so called, all logs now…