Leo Austrian & Co. v. Springer

Plaintiff is engaged in manufacturing furniture at Chicago, 111., and defendant is a manufacturer of looking-glass plates at Euerth, Bavaria. On the 21st of March, 1890, one Frank 0. Fitton called at plaintiff’s office; gave to plaintiff’s manager a card as agent ■ of defendant; “ said he came to sell me German looking- ■ glass plates for importation; that he was selling for defend*346ant, — and quoted prices;” and after some negotiations plaintiff signed a written order drawn up by Fitton, which is as follows:

“ [Letter heading of Leo Austrian & Co.]

“ Chicago, March 21, 1890.

“Nathan Springer,…