Aultman, Miller & Co. v. Nilson
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Fayelie District Court. — Hon. A. N. Hobson, Judge. Action on a written contract of sale of farm machin■ery. There was a directed verdict, and a judgment thereon for the plaintiff. The defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtSherwin, J.
1 *6362 *635A written order for the machinery in question was taken at Clermont, Iowa, May 11, 1897, by plaintiff’s general agent. At that time the machinery was in .a warehouse at that place, which was used by one Alexander McKinley, who had formerly been plaintiff’s local agent there. At the time the order was taken the plaintiff’s agent who took it told the defendant that the machines would have to be removed at once, for the reason that Mr. McKinley was no longer their agent, and wanted them taken away. After the contract 'was made, the defendant stated that he would see if Mr. McKinley would not…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Hubbard v. WeareSupreme Court of Iowa · 1890
- Brown v. WadeSupreme Court of Iowa · 1876
- Dudley v. BriggsMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1886
- Van Vechten v. SmithSupreme Court of Iowa · 1882
- Barrows v. HarrisonSupreme Court of Iowa · 1861
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