Legal Opinion
Kibler v. Caplis
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided May 12, 1905No. Docket No. 98PublishedCited by 1 opinion
Error to Wayne; Frazer, J. Assumpsit by Samuel J. Kibler and John W. Kibler, copartners as S. J. Kibler & Brother, against Michael Caplis for breach of contract for the sale of certain hides. There was judgment for defendant, and plaintiffs bring error.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, C. J.
Plaintiffs sued to recover for breach of contract for the sale of a quantity of hides, for which defendant gave them an option reading:
“Detroit, Michigan, October 5, 1901.
“ I this day give Samuel J. Kibler & Brother an option on my hides, at ten cents per pound flat; hides to be banked overnight, trimmed of meats, and manure to be removed. Option to expire Tuesday noon, October 8,1901. Hides to be shaken over barrels and swept.
“Michael Oaplis.”
At the same time, and in consideration therefor, plaintiffs gave defendant an option for the same' hides on the same terms, at 9f cents, flat, per…
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