Springer Lithographing Co. v. Graves
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Pottawattamie District Court. — Hon. W. S. Lewis, Judge. Action at law upon a contract of guaranty executed by appellee, Graves. The case was tried to the court without a jury, and judgment was rendered dismissing plaintiff’s petition. Plaintiff appeals,—
1Opinion of the CourtDeemer, J.
Appellant is a corporation engaged in the manufacture of posters, and other fine printing and lithographing, doing business in the city of New York. One John Springer is its president and manager. The defendant Travers is a theatrical manager, and, at the time in question, was the proprietor of a company which was playing what is known as the “Private Secretary.” In the spring of 1891, Travers was in negotiation with appellant for the printing of posters for his dramatic company, and on June 4,1891, defendant (and appellee) Graves who is a resident of Council Bluffs, addressed to John…
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